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Some Protective Designs of the Dakota

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54pagine
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2ore

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This monograph provides a detailed analysis of the symbolic and practical aspects of the protective designs, or amulets, used by the Dakota people of North America. Wissler examines a number of different designs, such as the turtle symbol, the swastika, and the sunflower, and shows how they were believed to offer protection against various harms, such as sickness, enemies, and bad luck. The book includes numerous illustrations and photographs of the designs and their uses.

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Some Protective Designs of the Dakota, Clark Wissler

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2023
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