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The book is a comprehensive study of the mortuary customs of North American Indians, covering various methods of burial, rituals, and superstitions related to death and the afterlife. The chapters delve into different aspects of mortuary customs, including inhumation, pit burial, grave burial, stone graves, burial in mounds, and other unique methods such as burial beneath or in cabins, wigwams, or houses, cave burial, and aerial sepulture. The book also explores additional customs like embalmment, mummification, urn burial, surface burial, cairn burial, cremation, partial cremation, and tree and scaffold burial. Furthermore, it discusses the rituals and practices associated with mourning, sacrifice, feasts, and superstitions related to burial, highlighting the diversity of mortuary customs among North American Indians. The chapters provide detailed descriptions of these customs, including the preparation of the dead, the construction of graves, and the use of canoes, scaffolds, and trees as places of deposit for the dead. The book also touches on the customs of various tribes, including the Otoes, Comanches, Pimas, Apaches, and others, emphasizing the importance of understanding and respecting the diverse mortuary customs of North American Indians. Overall, the book offers a thorough and detailed examination of the mortuary customs of North American Indians, providing a valuable resource for those interested in the subject.
This chapter provides an in-depth examination of the mortuary customs of North American Indians. It explores various burial practices, including inhumation, pit burial, grave burial, stone graves, burial in mounds, and other unique methods such as burial beneath or in cabins, wigwams, or houses, cave burial, and aerial sepulture. The chapter also delves into additional customs like embalmment, mummification, urn burial, surface burial, cairn burial, cremation, partial cremation, and tree and scaffold burial. Furthermore, it discusses the rituals and practices associated with mourning, sacrifice, feasts, and superstitions related to burial. The chapter is accompanied by a list of illustrations that provide visual representations of these customs, offering a comprehensive understanding of the diverse mortuary practices of North American Indians.
This chapter provides a comprehensive examination of the mortuary customs of North American Indians, building upon previous studies. It delves into various burial practices, including inhumation, pit burial, grave burial, and other unique methods. The chapter also explores additional customs such as embalmment, mummification, urn burial, and cremation. Furthermore, it discusses the rituals and practices associated with mourning, sacrifice, feasts, and superstitions related to burial. The text is accompanied by a list of illustrations that provide visual representations of these customs, offering a detailed understanding of the diverse mortuary practices of North American Indians.
This chapter provides an in-depth examination of the diverse mortuary customs of North American Indians, building upon previous studies. It explores various burial practices, including inhumation, pit burial, grave burial, stone graves, burial in mounds, and other unique methods such as burial beneath or in cabins, wigwams, or houses, cave burial, and aerial sepulture. Additionally, it delves into customs like embalmment, mummification, urn burial, surface burial, cairn burial, cremation, and tree and scaffold burial. The chapter also discusses rituals and practices associated with mourning, sacrifice, feasts, and superstitions related to burial, accompanied by a list of illustrations that provide visual representations of these customs.
This chapter discusses the mortuary customs of North American Indians, including their burial practices, rituals, and superstitions. The chapter begins by highlighting the rapid disappearance of the primitive manners and customs of the North American Indians due to the influence of civilization. It emphasizes the importance of collecting data on these customs while there is still time. The chapter then delves into various burial practices, including inhumation, embalmment, mummification, urn burial, surface burial, cairn burial, cremation, and aerial sepulture. It also explores the rituals and practices associated with mourning, sacrifice, feasts, and superstitions related to burial. The chapter includes descriptions of the burial customs of various tribes, such as the Otoes, Comanches, Pimas, and Apaches, and discusses the use of canoes, trees, and scaffolds as burial places. Additionally, it touches on the practice of destroying property after a death and the significance of providing a good pony for the deceased to ride in the afterlife. The chapter also mentions the use of mounds for burial and the discovery of ancient mounds and burial places in various parts of the country. Overall, the chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the diverse mortuary customs of North American Indians, highlighting their unique practices and beliefs surrounding death and the afterlife.
The chapter discusses the classification of burial customs among North American Indians, with a focus on the various methods used to dispose of the dead. The author notes that the primitive manners and customs of the North American Indians are rapidly passing away due to the influence of civilization, and emphasizes the importance of collecting data on these customs while there is still time. The chapter describes seven different methods of burial, including inhumation, embalmment, deposition in urns, surface burial, cremation, aerial sepulture, and aquatic burial. The author provides examples of each method, drawn from various tribes and regions, and notes the similarities and differences between these customs. The chapter also touches on the use of canoes as coffins, the practice of destroying property after a death, and the significance of providing a good pony for the deceased to ride in the afterlife. Additionally, the author discusses the classification of burial customs, including the use of provisional arrangements and the importance of further study to modify or confirm these classifications. The chapter concludes with a description of the mortuary customs of various tribes, including the Otoe, Missouri, and Comanche Indians, and notes the similarities and differences between these customs and those of other tribes.
This chapter discusses the mortuary customs of North American Indians, focusing on inhumation, or burial in the ground. The author describes various methods of inhumation, including pit burial, grave burial, and stone graves or cists. The chapter also touches on other forms of burial, such as cave burial, embalmment or mummification, urn-burial, surface burial, cairn-burial, and cremation. The author provides examples of these burial methods from different Indian tribes, including the Mohawks, Creeks, Seminoles, Otoes, and Comanches. The chapter also discusses the funeral ceremonies and mourning customs associated with these burial methods, including the use of canoes as coffins, the destruction of property, and the practice of sacrificing animals. The author notes that the mortuary customs of North American Indians vary widely, but share a common goal of honoring the dead and ensuring their safe passage to the afterlife.
This chapter discusses the mortuary customs of North American Indians, focusing on pit burial. The author describes various methods of pit burial, including those used by the Mohawks, Creeks, and Seminoles. The chapter also touches on other forms of burial, such as cave burial, embalmment or mummification, urn-burial, surface burial, cairn-burial, and cremation. Additionally, it discusses rituals and practices associated with mourning, sacrifice, feasts, and superstitions related to burial. The author notes that the mortuary customs of North American Indians vary widely, but share a common goal of honoring the dead and ensuring their safe passage to the afterlife.
The chapter discusses the mortuary customs of North American Indians, specifically focusing on grave burial. It describes the various methods used by different tribes, such as the Otoes, Comanches, Pimas, and Apaches, to prepare the dead for burial and the grave itself. The chapter also touches on the rituals and practices associated with mourning, sacrifice, and feasting, highlighting the diversity of mortuary customs among the North American Indians. Additionally, it mentions the use of canoes as coffins, the practice of destroying property after a death, and the significance of providing a good pony for the deceased to ride in the afterlife. The chapter includes descriptions of the burial customs of various tribes, such as the Pueblo Indians of San Geronimo de Taos, New Mexico, and the Wichita Indians of Indian Territory. It also discusses the use of stone graves or cists, mound burial, and cave burial, providing examples from different regions, including Tennessee, Ohio, and California. Furthermore, the chapter explores the practices of embalmment or mummification, urn-burial, surface burial, and cairn burial, highlighting the unique characteristics of each method. Finally, it touches on the custom of cremation, which was practiced by some tribes, and the treatment of the widow, which varied among different tribes.
This chapter discusses the mortuary customs of North American Indians, specifically focusing on the various methods of burial, including inhumation, pit burial, grave burial, stone graves or cists, burial in mounds, and other unique methods such as burial beneath or in cabins, wigwams, or houses, cave burial, and aerial sepulture. The chapter provides detailed descriptions of these customs, including the preparation of the dead, the construction of graves, and the rituals and practices associated with mourning, sacrifice, feasts, and superstitions related to burial. The chapter also touches on the use of canoes as coffins, the practice of destroying property after a death, and the significance of providing a good pony for the deceased to ride in the afterlife. Additionally, the chapter explores the customs of various tribes, including the Otoes, Comanches, Pimas, Apaches, and others, highlighting the diversity of mortuary practices among North American Indians.
The chapter discusses the mortuary customs of North American Indians, specifically focusing on burial in mounds. It mentions that the subject of mound-burial is extensive and may be covered in a future volume. The chapter provides examples of mound-burial, including the discovery of dolmens in Japan and the exploration of chambered mounds in Missouri and Tennessee. It also describes the construction of mounds, including the use of stone slabs and wooden posts, and the placement of human remains and artifacts within them. Additionally, the chapter touches on other modes of burial, such as inhumation, embalmment, and cremation, and notes the diversity of mortuary customs among North American Indians.
The chapter discusses the mortuary customs of North American Indians, focusing on various methods of burial, including inhumation, pit burial, grave burial, stone graves or cists, burial in mounds, and other unique methods such as burial beneath or in cabins, wigwams, or houses, cave burial, and aerial sepulture. The chapter provides detailed descriptions of these customs, including the preparation of the dead, the construction of graves, and the rituals and practices associated with mourning, sacrifice, feasts, and superstitions related to burial. The chapter also touches on the use of canoes as coffins, the practice of destroying property after a death, and the significance of providing a good pony for the deceased to ride in the afterlife. Additionally, the chapter explores the customs of various tribes, including the Otoes, Comanches, Pimas, Apaches, and others, highlighting the diversity of mortuary practices among North American Indians.
The chapter discusses the mortuary customs of North American Indians, specifically focusing on cave burial. It describes how various tribes, such as the Gosi-Ute and Ute Indians, disposed of their dead in caves, often with minimal ceremony and sometimes with the body simply being placed in a crevice or cave. The chapter also touches on other modes of burial, including embalmment, mummification, and cremation, and notes the diversity of mortuary customs among North American Indians. Additionally, it mentions the use of canoes as coffins and the practice of destroying property after a death. The chapter includes descriptions of specific burial customs, such as the Otoe and Missouri Indians' practice of burying their dead in graves with the head towards the east, and the Comanches' custom of burying their dead in a sitting posture with the face painted red. The chapter also discusses the significance of providing a good pony for the deceased to ride in the afterlife and the practice of killing horses at the grave.
This chapter discusses the mortuary customs of North American Indians, focusing on the various methods of burial, including inhumation, pit burial, grave burial, stone graves or cists, burial in mounds, and other unique methods such as burial beneath or in cabins, wigwams, or houses, cave burial, and aerial sepulture. The chapter provides detailed descriptions of these customs, including the preparation of the dead, the construction of graves, and the rituals and practices associated with mourning, sacrifice, feasts, and superstitions related to burial. The chapter also touches on the use of canoes as coffins, the practice of destroying property after a death, and the significance of providing a good pony for the deceased to ride in the afterlife. Additionally, the chapter explores the customs of various tribes, including the Otoes, Comanches, Pimas, Apaches, and others, highlighting the diversity of mortuary practices among North American Indians.
The chapter discusses the mortuary customs of North American Indians, focusing on various methods of burial, including inhumation, pit burial, grave burial, stone graves or cists, burial in mounds, and other unique methods such as burial beneath or in cabins, wigwams, or houses, cave burial, and aerial sepulture. The chapter provides detailed descriptions of these customs, including the preparation of the dead, the construction of graves, and the rituals and practices associated with mourning, sacrifice, feasts, and superstitions related to burial. The chapter also touches on the use of canoes as coffins, the practice of destroying property after a death, and the significance of providing a good pony for the deceased to ride in the afterlife. Additionally, the chapter explores the customs of various tribes, including the Otoes, Comanches, Pimas, Apaches, and others, highlighting the diversity of mortuary practices among North American Indians.
The chapter discusses the mortuary customs of North American Indians, specifically focusing on surface burial. It describes how various tribes, such as the Seminoles of Florida, the Miamis, and the Ojibways and Swampy Crees of Canada, practiced surface burial, often using hollow logs or pens to contain the body. The chapter also touches on the practice of cairn burial, where the body is covered with stones, and cremation, which was practiced by some tribes, including the Tolkotins of Oregon. The chapter includes descriptions of specific burial customs, such as the use of birch bark and matting to wrap the body, and the placement of personal items, such as weapons and ornaments, with the deceased. Additionally, it mentions the practice of sacrificing horses and other animals during funeral ceremonies. The chapter concludes by highlighting the diversity of mortuary customs among North American Indians and the importance of understanding and respecting these customs.
This chapter discusses the mortuary customs of North American Indians, focusing on various methods of burial, including inhumation, pit burial, grave burial, stone graves or cists, burial in mounds, and other unique methods. The chapter provides detailed descriptions of these customs, including the preparation of the dead, the construction of graves, and the rituals and practices associated with mourning, sacrifice, feasts, and superstitions related to burial. The chapter also touches on the use of canoes as coffins, the practice of destroying property after a death, and the significance of providing a good pony for the deceased to ride in the afterlife. Additionally, the chapter explores the customs of various tribes, including the Otoes, Comanches, Pimas, Apaches, and others, highlighting the diversity of mortuary practices among North American Indians.
The chapter discusses the mortuary customs of North American Indians, focusing on cremation. Cremation was a common practice among many tribes, particularly those living on the western slope of the Rocky Mountains. The custom of cremation is ancient, dating back to the Theban war, and was also practiced by the ancient Greeks and Romans. The Nishinams of California have a myth that explains the origin of cremation, which was introduced by the coyote, a trickster figure. The Tolkotins of Oregon practiced cremation, where the body was kept for nine days before being burned, and the widow was subjected to a series of cruel treatments. The cremation ceremony was often accompanied by the destruction of the deceased's property, and the ashes were collected and buried. Other tribes, such as the Se-nél of California, also practiced cremation, and the custom was often associated with the belief that the soul would be set free and purified by the flames. The chapter also mentions that cremation was not unique to North American Indians and was practiced by other cultures, including the ancient Egyptians and the Hindoos.
The chapter discusses the mortuary customs of North American Indians, focusing on various methods of burial, including inhumation, cremation, and aerial sepulture. It describes the practices of different tribes, such as the Se-nél, who believe in nourishing the spirits of the departed for a year, and the Cherokees, who use a peculiar mode of burial involving partial cremation. The chapter also explores the use of canoes as coffins, the practice of destroying property after a death, and the significance of providing a good pony for the deceased to ride in the afterlife. Additionally, it touches on the customs of various tribes, including the Otoes, Comanches, Pimas, Apaches, and others, highlighting the diversity of mortuary practices among North American Indians. The chapter also discusses the mourning customs of the Dakotas, including the practice of scarification, and the use of scaffolds and trees as places of deposit for the dead. Furthermore, it describes the burial ceremonies of the Indians of Oregon and Washington Territory, and the use of canoes as a mode of burial. The chapter also mentions the practice of aquatic burial, where the dead are disposed of by sinking in springs or water-courses, and the custom of "living sepulchers," where the dead are devoured by birds and animals. Finally, it discusses the mourning customs of various tribes, including the Chippewas, Choctaws, and others, and the use of feasts, dances, and songs as part of the funeral ceremonies.
The chapter discusses the mortuary customs of North American Indians, focusing on aerial sepulture, including tree and scaffold burial, lodge and house burial, box and canoe burial, and aquatic burial. The author describes various methods of preparing the dead for burial, such as wrapping the body in blankets or robes, decorating it with paint and feathers, and placing it in a scaffold or tree. The chapter also explores the rituals and practices associated with mourning, sacrifice, feasts, and superstitions related to burial, including the use of music, dance, and singing to honor the dead. Additionally, the author notes the diversity of mortuary customs among North American Indians and the importance of understanding and respecting these customs.
The chapter discusses the mortuary customs of North American Indians, specifically focusing on lodge-burial, a mode of burial where the body is placed in a lodge or hut. The practice is described among various tribes, including the Sioux, Crow, and Shoshone. The chapter also touches on other forms of burial, such as tree and scaffold burial, and discusses the rituals and practices associated with mourning, sacrifice, feasts, and superstitions related to burial. Additionally, it explores the customs of various tribes, including the Otoes, Comanches, Pimas, Apaches, and others, highlighting the diversity of mortuary practices among North American Indians.
The chapter discusses the mortuary customs of North American Indians, focusing on box-burial, lodge-burial, tree and scaffold burial, and canoe burial. It describes the various methods used by different tribes to prepare the dead for burial, including wrapping the body in blankets or robes, decorating it with paint and feathers, and placing it in a scaffold or tree. The chapter also explores the rituals and practices associated with mourning, sacrifice, feasts, and superstitions related to burial, including the use of music, dance, and singing to honor the dead. Additionally, it mentions the practice of destroying property after a death and the significance of providing a good pony for the deceased to ride in the afterlife. The chapter concludes by highlighting the diversity of mortuary customs among North American Indians and the importance of understanding and respecting these customs.
This chapter discusses the mortuary customs of North American Indians, specifically focusing on tree and scaffold burial. The author describes various methods used by different tribes to prepare the dead for burial, including wrapping the body in blankets or robes, decorating it with paint and feathers, and placing it in a scaffold or tree. The chapter also explores the rituals and practices associated with mourning, sacrifice, feasts, and superstitions related to burial. The author notes that the use of scaffolds and trees as places of deposit for the dead is not unique to North American Indians, and similar practices have been observed in other parts of the world, such as Australia. The chapter also touches on the custom of providing food for the dead, which is believed to be carried away to the spirit land as the body decays. Additionally, the author discusses the practice of scarification and mutilation of the body as a form of grief expression, and the use of music, dance, and singing to honor the dead. The chapter includes descriptions of specific burial customs, such as the Brulé or Teton Sioux's practice of placing the body on a scaffold, and the Twanas' custom of burying their dead in canoes. The author also mentions the use of posts, fires, and superstitions in connection with burial, and notes that the mourning period can vary in length, but is often marked by ceremonies and rituals to honor the dead.
The chapter discusses the mortuary customs of North American Indians, specifically focusing on partial scaffold burial and ossuaries. It describes how some tribes, like the Se-nél, believe in nourishing the spirits of the departed for a year, and how they perform rituals and ceremonies to honor the dead. The chapter also explores the use of canoes as coffins, the practice of destroying property after a death, and the significance of providing a good pony for the deceased to ride in the afterlife. Additionally, it touches on the customs of various tribes, including the Otoes, Comanches, Pimas, Apaches, and others, highlighting the diversity of mortuary practices among North American Indians. The chapter also includes descriptions of specific burial customs, such as the use of birch bark and matting to wrap the body, and the placement of personal items, like weapons and ornaments, with the deceased. Furthermore, it discusses the practice of scarification and mutilation of the body as a form of grief expression, and the use of music, dance, and singing to honor the dead.
The chapter discusses the mortuary customs of North American Indians, focusing on superterranean and aerial burial in canoes. The Se-nél people believe that bad Indians return into coyotes after death, while others fall off a bridge or are hooked off by a raging bull. They also believe in nourishing the spirits of the departed for a year. The chapter describes various methods of burial, including inhumation, cremation, and aerial sepulture, and provides examples of these customs among different tribes, such as the Sioux, Crow, and Shoshone. It also touches on the use of canoes as coffins, the practice of destroying property after a death, and the significance of providing a good pony for the deceased to ride in the afterlife. Additionally, the chapter explores the customs of various tribes, including the Otoes, Comanches, Pimas, Apaches, and others, highlighting the diversity of mortuary practices among North American Indians.
The chapter discusses the mortuary customs of North American Indians, focusing on aquatic burial, tree and scaffold burial, and other related practices. It describes how some tribes, like the Se-nél, believe in nourishing the spirits of the departed for a year, and how they perform rituals and ceremonies to honor the dead. The chapter also explores the use of canoes as coffins, the practice of destroying property after a death, and the significance of providing a good pony for the deceased to ride in the afterlife. Additionally, it touches on the customs of various tribes, including the Otoes, Comanches, Pimas, Apaches, and others, highlighting the diversity of mortuary practices among North American Indians. The chapter includes descriptions of specific burial customs, such as the use of birch bark and matting to wrap the body, and the placement of personal items, like weapons and ornaments, with the deceased. Furthermore, it discusses the practice of scarification and mutilation of the body as a form of grief expression, and the use of music, dance, and singing to honor the dead.
The chapter discusses the mortuary customs of North American Indians, focusing on various methods of burial, including living sepulchers, aerial sepulture, lodge-burial, box-burial, tree and scaffold burial, and aquatic burial. The chapter provides detailed descriptions of these customs, including the preparation of the dead, the construction of graves, and the rituals and practices associated with mourning, sacrifice, feasts, and superstitions related to burial. The chapter also touches on the use of canoes as coffins, the practice of destroying property after a death, and the significance of providing a good pony for the deceased to ride in the afterlife. Additionally, the chapter explores the customs of various tribes, including the Otoes, Comanches, Pimas, Apaches, and others, highlighting the diversity of mortuary practices among North American Indians. The chapter includes descriptions of specific burial customs, such as the use of birch bark and matting to wrap the body, and the placement of personal items, like weapons and ornaments, with the deceased. Furthermore, it discusses the practice of scarification and mutilation of the body as a form of grief expression, and the use of music, dance, and singing to honor the dead. The chapter also mentions the custom of "keeping the ghost," where the family of the deceased preserves the hair of the deceased and keeps it in a sacred place, and the practice of "feeding the spirits of the dead" by leaving food at the grave or in other places where the deceased was known to have frequented. Overall, the chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the diverse mortuary customs of North American Indians, highlighting their unique practices and beliefs surrounding death and the afterlife.
This chapter discusses the mortuary customs of North American Indians, focusing on mourning, sacrifice, feasts, food, dances, songs, games, posts, fires, and superstitions in connection with burial. The chapter describes various customs, including the Se-nél's belief in nourishing the spirits of the departed for a year, the use of canoes as coffins, and the practice of destroying property after a death. It also explores the rituals and practices associated with mourning, sacrifice, and feasting, as well as the use of music, dance, and singing to honor the dead. Additionally, the chapter touches on the customs of various tribes, including the Otoes, Comanches, Pimas, Apaches, and others, highlighting the diversity of mortuary practices among North American Indians. The chapter includes descriptions of specific burial customs, such as the use of birch bark and matting to wrap the body, and the placement of personal items, like weapons and ornaments, with the deceased. Furthermore, it discusses the practice of scarification and mutilation of the body as a form of grief expression, and the use of music, dance, and singing to honor the dead.
The chapter discusses the mortuary customs of North American Indians, focusing on mourning, sacrifice, feasts, food, dances, songs, games, posts, fires, and superstitions in connection with burial. The Se-nél believe that bad Indians return into coyotes after death, while others fall off a bridge or are hooked off by a raging bull. They also believe in nourishing the spirits of the departed for a year. The chapter describes various customs, including the use of canoes as coffins, the practice of destroying property after a death, and the significance of providing a good pony for the deceased to ride in the afterlife. Additionally, it explores the rituals and practices associated with mourning, sacrifice, and feasting, as well as the use of music, dance, and singing to honor the dead. The chapter also touches on the customs of various tribes, including the Otoes, Comanches, Pimas, Apaches, and others, highlighting the diversity of mortuary practices among North American Indians.
The chapter discusses the mortuary customs of North American Indians, focusing on sacrifice, aerial sepulture, and mourning. It describes various methods of burial, including inhumation, cremation, and exposure, as well as the use of canoes, scaffolds, and trees as places of deposit for the dead. The chapter also explores the rituals and practices associated with mourning, including the use of music, dance, and singing to honor the dead, and the custom of "keeping the ghost," where the family of the deceased preserves the hair of the deceased and keeps it in a sacred place. Additionally, the chapter touches on the practice of sacrificing horses and other animals during funeral ceremonies, and the use of food, dances, songs, and games as part of the mourning process. The chapter concludes by highlighting the diversity of mortuary customs among North American Indians and the importance of understanding and respecting these customs.
The chapter discusses the mortuary customs of North American Indians, focusing on feasts, mourning, sacrifice, and other related practices. The Se-nél people believe in nourishing the spirits of the departed for a year, and a squaw scatters pinole on the ground, chanting a refrain as part of the mourning ritual. The chapter also describes the exploration of a mound in Florida, where evidence of cremation was found, and the discovery of a cremation-furnace in Iowa. Additionally, it touches on the use of canoes as coffins, the practice of destroying property after a death, and the significance of providing a good pony for the deceased to ride in the afterlife. The chapter includes descriptions of specific burial customs, such as the use of birch bark and matting to wrap the body, and the placement of personal items, like weapons and ornaments, with the deceased. Furthermore, it discusses the practice of scarification and mutilation of the body as a form of grief expression, and the use of music, dance, and singing to honor the dead. The chapter also mentions the custom of "keeping the ghost," where the family of the deceased preserves the hair of the deceased and keeps it in a sacred place, and the practice of "feeding the spirits of the dead" by leaving food at the grave or in other places where the deceased was known to have frequented.
The chapter discusses the mortuary customs of North American Indians, focusing on superstition regarding burial feasts. The Se-nél people believe that bad Indians return into coyotes after death, while others fall off a bridge or are hooked off by a raging bull. They also believe in nourishing the spirits of the departed for a year. A squaw scatters pinole on the ground, chanting a refrain, as part of the mourning ritual. The chapter also explores various methods of burial, including inhumation, cremation, and aerial sepulture, and touches on the use of canoes as coffins, the practice of destroying property after a death, and the significance of providing a good pony for the deceased to ride in the afterlife. Additionally, it discusses the customs of various tribes, including the Otoes, Comanches, Pimas, Apaches, and others, highlighting the diversity of mortuary practices among North American Indians. The chapter includes descriptions of specific burial customs, such as the use of birch bark and matting to wrap the body, and the placement of personal items, like weapons and ornaments, with the deceased. Furthermore, it discusses the practice of scarification and mutilation of the body as a form of grief expression, and the use of music, dance, and singing to honor the dead.
The chapter discusses the mortuary customs of North American Indians, focusing on various methods of burial, including inhumation, cremation, and aerial sepulture. It describes the preparation of the dead, the construction of graves, and the rituals and practices associated with mourning, sacrifice, feasts, and superstitions related to burial. The chapter also touches on the use of canoes as coffins, the practice of destroying property after a death, and the significance of providing a good pony for the deceased to ride in the afterlife. Additionally, it explores the customs of various tribes, including the Otoes, Comanches, Pimas, Apaches, and others, highlighting the diversity of mortuary practices among North American Indians. The chapter includes descriptions of specific burial customs, such as the use of birch bark and matting to wrap the body, and the placement of personal items, like weapons and ornaments, with the deceased. Furthermore, it discusses the practice of scarification and mutilation of the body as a form of grief expression, and the use of music, dance, and singing to honor the dead.
The chapter discusses the mortuary customs of North American Indians, focusing on dances, mourning, sacrifice, feasts, food, and superstitions in connection with burial. It describes the dance ceremonies of various tribes, including the Se-nél, who believe in nourishing the spirits of the departed for a year, and the Yo-kaí-a, who hold a unique kind of assembly-house for their dance ceremonies. The chapter also touches on the customs of mourning, sacrifice, and feasting, including the practice of providing food for the dead and the use of music, dance, and singing to honor the dead. Additionally, it explores the superstitions surrounding burial feasts and the significance of food in the mortuary customs of North American Indians.
The chapter discusses the mortuary customs of North American Indians, focusing on songs, mourning, sacrifice, feasts, food, dances, and superstitions in connection with burial. The Se-nél people believe in nourishing the spirits of the departed for a year and have a unique way of mourning, which involves singing and chanting. The chapter also describes the exploration of a mound in Florida, where evidence of cremation was found, and the discovery of a cremation-furnace in Iowa. Additionally, it touches on the use of canoes as coffins, the practice of destroying property after a death, and the significance of providing a good pony for the deceased to ride in the afterlife. The chapter includes descriptions of specific burial customs, such as the use of birch bark and matting to wrap the body, and the placement of personal items, like weapons and ornaments, with the deceased. Furthermore, it discusses the practice of scarification and mutilation of the body as a form of grief expression, and the use of music, dance, and singing to honor the dead.
The chapter discusses the mortuary customs of North American Indians, focusing on games, posts, fires, and superstitions related to burial. It describes the "ghost gamble," a game played by the Sioux where the players gamble for the possession of the property of the deceased. The game is played with marked wild-plum stones, and the players take turns trying to win piles of goods. The chapter also touches on the use of posts, which are placed at the head or foot of the grave and have painted or carved on them a history of the deceased or their family. Additionally, it explores the custom of building fires on or near graves, which is believed to have originated from the idea of purifying the soul or driving away demons. The chapter also provides examples of superstitions regarding death and burial among various Indian tribes, including the belief in an afterlife, the idea that the soul must cross a stream or bridge to reach the spirit land, and the fear of mentioning the name of the dead. The chapter concludes by emphasizing the importance of understanding and respecting the diverse mortuary customs of North American Indians.
The chapter discusses the mortuary customs of North American Indians, focusing on posts, games, fires, and superstitions related to burial. It describes the use of posts, which are placed at the head or foot of the grave and have painted or carved on them a history of the deceased or their family. The chapter also explores the custom of building fires on or near graves, which is believed to have originated from the idea of purifying the soul or driving away demons. Additionally, it touches on various superstitions regarding death and burial, including the belief in an afterlife, the idea that the soul must cross a stream or bridge to reach the spirit land, and the fear of mentioning the name of the dead. The chapter also includes descriptions of specific burial customs, such as the use of grave-posts, the placement of personal items with the deceased, and the practice of scarification and mutilation of the body as a form of grief expression. Furthermore, it discusses the importance of understanding and respecting the diverse mortuary customs of North American Indians, and the need for further investigation and contribution from careful and conscientious observers.
The chapter discusses the mortuary customs of North American Indians, focusing on fires, posts, and superstitions related to burial. It describes the custom of building fires on or near graves, which is believed to have originated from the idea of purifying the soul or driving away demons. The chapter also explores the use of posts, which are placed at the head or foot of the grave and have painted or carved on them a history of the deceased or their family. Additionally, it touches on various superstitions regarding death and burial, including the belief in an afterlife, the idea that the soul must cross a stream or bridge to reach the spirit land, and the fear of mentioning the name of the dead. The chapter also includes descriptions of specific burial customs and superstitions from different tribes, such as the Hidatsa, Chippewas, and Karok, highlighting the diversity of mortuary practices among North American Indians.
The chapter discusses the mortuary customs of North American Indians, focusing on superstitions, games, posts, fires, and other related practices. It describes the "ghost gamble" played by the Sioux, where players gamble for the possession of the deceased's property, and the use of figured plum stones in the game. The chapter also explores the custom of building fires on or near graves, which is believed to have originated from the idea of purifying the soul or driving away demons. Additionally, it touches on various superstitions regarding death and burial, including the belief in an afterlife, the idea that the soul must cross a stream or bridge to reach the spirit land, and the fear of mentioning the name of the dead. The chapter includes descriptions of specific burial customs and superstitions from different tribes, highlighting the diversity of mortuary practices among North American Indians.