First published in 1967, Faith in a Changing Culture examines the relationship between religious faith and cultural transformation during a period of significant social change. The author recognizes……続きを見る
What counts as 'indigenous religion' in today´s world? Who claims this category? What are the processes through which local entities become recognisable as 'religious' and 'indigenous'? How is all o……続きを見る
According to Cherokee tradition, the place of creation is Kituwah, located at the center of the world and home to the most sacred and oldest of all beloved, or mother, towns. Just by entering Kituwa……続きを見る
In "Legends of Gods and Ghosts: Hawaiian Mythology," W. D. Westervelt delves into the rich tapestry of Hawaiian folklore, presenting a collection of vibrant myths and legends that reveal the cultura……続きを見る
In "Legends of Gods and Ghosts: Hawaiian Mythology," W. D. Westervelt masterfully compiles a rich tapestry of Hawaiian folklore, illuminating the profound connection between the islands' deities and……続きを見る
In "Hawaiian Mythology," William D. Westervelt skillfully compiles and documents the rich tapestry of Hawaiian legends, focusing on gods, creation myths, and cultural practices that have shaped the ……続きを見る
In "Hawaiian Mythology," William D. Westervelt meticulously curates a rich tapestry of Hawaiian lore, intertwining traditional narratives, cosmological themes, and cultural practices that have shape……続きを見る
Why do all cultures, distant and diverse, have similar tales of dragons? Universal wisdom confirms dragons have interacted with people since time immemorialーthey call to us, pique our curiosity, an……続きを見る
This literary treasure provides one of the earliest glimpses into pre colonial Hawaaiin culture.
This book, one of six written by Dr. Westervelt, is a fascinating compilation of Hawaiian legends and……続きを見る
"A richly entertaining series of Hawaiian tales with explanatory facts, which will delight and inform both the folklore fan and the general reader " -The Honolulu Advertiser
Hawaiian Legends of Volc……続きを見る
WAKE UP! This is the first part of a series of books dedicated to WAKING THE CHURCH UP! In this volume! we will uncover what could be the LARGEST IDENTITY THEFT CRISIS IN HISTORY, I'm not talking ab……続きを見る
One glaring lacuna in studies of Haitian Vodou is the scarcity of works exploring the connection between the religion and its main roots, traditional Yoruba religion. Discussions of Vodou very often……続きを見る
In "Legends of Ma-ui'Äîa demi god of Polynesia, and of his mother Hina," W. D. Westervelt offers a compelling tapestry of Polynesian mythology that interweaves the adventures of the demigod MƒÅui an……続きを見る
Apela Colorado shares her knowledge and experiences of indigenous wisdom and promotes an understanding between the indigenous and modern world perspectives.
A ceremonial journey to reconnect with th……続きを見る
By exploring how the religious beliefs, scientific knowledge, and social surroundings of African-American sufferers of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) impacts their understanding of the condition, t……続きを見る
Archaeological case studies consider material evidence of religion and ritual in the pre-Columbian Eastern Woodlands
Archaeologists today are interpreting Native American religion and ritual in the ……続きを見る
Ritual in Deuteronomy explores the symbolic world of Deuteronomy’s ritual covenant and curses through a lens of religious studies and anthropology, drawing on previously unexamined Mesopotamian mate……続きを見る
We all experience qualms and anxieties when we move from the known to the unknown. Though our fulfillment in life may depend on testing limits, our faintheartedness is a reminder of our need for sec……続きを見る
