The Kosiyut Society of the Bella Coola Indians
In an article in Das Ausland No. 47, 1891, entitled “Travel Reports from Unknown Parts of British Columbia” by Philipp Jacobsen, repeated mention is made of the god Kosiyut, and therefore it may be of interest to learn more about the god and the secret society named after him. Although the inhabita...
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| Natura: | Article ou chapitre numérique |
| Lingua: | Anglais |
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European journal of American studies
2010
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| Accesso online: | Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM |
| Riassunto: | In an article in Das Ausland No. 47, 1891, entitled “Travel Reports from Unknown Parts of British Columbia” by Philipp Jacobsen, repeated mention is made of the god Kosiyut, and therefore it may be of interest to learn more about the god and the secret society named after him. Although the inhabitants of the Northwest Coast of America are collectively distinguished by a strict adherence to tradition, this conservative trait is most apparent in the residents of the stretch of coast from the S... |
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