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by C. Hart Merriam (Author)
An-Nik-A-Del: The History Of The Universe As Told By The Mo-Des-Se Indians Of California is a book written by C. Hart Merriam. It is a comprehensive account of the Mo-Des-Se Indians' understanding of the universe and its creation. The book covers various aspects of their cosmology, including their beliefs about the origins of the world, the creation of humans, and the role of spirits and deities in their lives. The Mo-Des-Se Indians were a Native American tribe that lived in the Central Valley of California. Merriam's book is based on his fieldwork with the tribe in the early 20th century. He collected their oral traditions and stories, and translated them into English for a wider audience. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the Mo-Des-Se Indians' cosmology. The first chapter provides an overview of their creation story, which involves the actions of a powerful spirit known as An-Nik-A-Del. The subsequent chapters delve into more specific aspects of their beliefs, such as their understanding of death and the afterlife, their use of hallucinogenic plants in religious ceremonies, and their relationship with the natural world. Overall, An-Nik-A-Del: The History Of The Universe As Told By The Mo-Des-Se Indians Of California is an important contribution to the field of Native American studies. It provides a unique insight into the spiritual beliefs and practices of a little-known tribe, and sheds light on the diversity of indigenous cultures in North America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
