The Manitous: The Spiritual World of the Ojibway - Hardcover

Johnston, Basil

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0060171995 ISBN 13: 9780060171995

Publisher: Harpercollins, 1995

Synopsis

A collection of sacred stories comprises the spiritual teachings and perceptions of the Ojibway people and addresses the living essences that infuse and safeguard every plant and animal.

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Review:

An extraordinary glimpse into a rich and meaningful mythology.
Kirkus Reviews

From the Back Cover:

Manitous are spirits and mysteries that infuse all living creatures, representing both the wonders and shortcomings of human nature. In this spellbinding collection of legends and spiritual teachings, the world's leading native expert assembles a rich Ojibway heritage from an ancient, never-before-recorded oral tradition. 'The Manitous' is by turns comic, erotic, and dramatic, introducing wily tricksters, seductive maidens, half-human warriors, and ever-hungry evil giants. Their stories provide a window into an ancient culture, and hold great meaning for modern readers.

"Johnston's latest contribution to ethnology is this collection of graceful prose, a legacy of the Oijbways who reveal in this beautiful book a profound respect for animals, nature and their fellow humans."
MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE

"A rich lore of supernatural characters who, in the hands of ancient story-tellers, both amuse and instruct as examples and parables."
CALGARY HERALD

About this edition

• Publisher: Harpercollins
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0060171995
• ISBN 13: 9780060171995
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 247