The spiritual life of small societies is a world of shamans, deities, ancestral influences, animism, and is comprised of ancient religious rituals and myths that are still being practiced today.
Shinto, the indigenous religion of Japan, is one of the world's oldest religious traditions and currently has approximately sixty-two million followers. It claims no founder and has no sacred written scriptures, nor does it restrict its followers from practicing the traditions and customs of other faiths.
Archival footage, artifacts and interviews on ancient history of Native Americans and how environment, the economy influenced their culture and spiritual life. Explore customs and rituals in diverse tribal cultures. (50 min.).
Discusses the origins of the dream catcher, the symbol of Native American spirituality, the diverse designs and materials used in its production, and the meanings it has to the Native Americans.
A color-illustrated introduction to the religious life of the Navajo, which covers such topics as ceremonial sand painting, sacred space, the five worlds and sacred time, holy wind, and testimony. Includes a glossary, bibliography, and index.
