Peyote Hunt: The Sacred Journey of the Huichol Indians (Revised)

Contributor(s): Myerhoff, Barbara G (Author)

ISBN: 9780801491375

Publisher: Cornell University Press

Binding Types:

Paperback

$33.95

Digicover (1-4 copies)

$46.90 (Final Price)

Readerbound (5-99 copies)

$45.70 (100+ copies: $44.95)

List/retail price:

$33.95

Pub Date: March 31, 1976

Dewey: 299.7

LCCN: 73016923

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Bibliography

Target Age Group: 18 to UP

Physical Info: 0.79" H x 8.21" L x 5.39" W ( 0.72 lbs) 288 pages

BISAC Categories:

Series: Symbol, Myth and Ritual

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description:

"Ramón Medina Silva, a Huichol Indian shaman priest or mara'akame, instructed me in many of his culture's myths, rituals, and symbols, particularly those pertaining to the sacred untiy of deer, maize, and peyote. The significance of this constellation...

Review Quotes: "This is a beautiful book, recording with loving care how one thoughtful Huichol Indian wanted to see the world."--Review of Books and Religion

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