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Indian Religions
Although Paleo-Indians migrated to North and South America over many centuries, there are religious similarities that demonstrate a common mythos.
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The Creator Spirit
Among indigenous tribes there are two predominant mythologies with respect to a central creator spirit.
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Sacred Smoke
The use of tobacco among the southwestern Plains tribes is an integral part social, religious, and medicinal rights.
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Earth Diver
The Earth Diver creation story tells of animals who brought land to the ancient world
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Lakota Creation
In order to present the most detailed examination of the creation mythos, the Lakota tribe serves as a primary reference
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Linear vs Circular Logic
Aboriginal circular time is considered part of dreamtime myths, while western linear time is considered to be the reality. But does western physics support this?
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"These I Have Loved"
Is life truly worth living? The author presents a list of some "small things" that help him to appreciate his life. Maybe they are not so small after all.
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