Description: For centuries, a persistent and important component of Lakota religious life has been the Inipi, the ritual of the sweat lodge. The sweat lodge has changed little in appearance since its first recorded description in the late seventeenth century. The ritual itself consists of songs, prayers, and other actions conducted in a tightly enclosed, dark, and extremely hot environment. Participants who "sweat" together experience moral strengthening, physical healing, and the renewal of social and cultural bonds. Today, the sweat lodge ritual continues to be a vital part of Lakota religion. It has also been open to use, often controversial, by non-Indians. The ritual has recently become popular among Lakotas recovering from alcohol and drug addiction. This study is the first in-depth look at the history and significance of the Lakota sweat lodge. Bringing together data culled from historical sources and fieldwork on Pine Ridge Reservation, Raymond A. Bucko provides a detailed discussion of continuity and changes in the "sweat" ritual over time. He offers convincing explanations for the longevity of the ceremony and its continuing popularity.
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EAN: 9780803261655
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Book Title: The Lakota Ritual of the Sweat Lodge: History and
Item Length: 22.9 cm
Number of Pages: 340 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: The Lakota Ritual of the Sweat Lodge: History and Contemporary Practice
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Publication Year: 1999
Subject: History
Item Height: 229 mm
Item Weight: 476 g
Type: Textbook
Author: Raymond A. Bucko
Subject Area: Regional History
Series: Studies in the Anthropology of North American Indians
Item Width: 152 mm
Format: Paperback
