Priests, Temples, And The Practice Of Mummification In Southeastern North America

Description:

The author restricts this article to the practice of mummification in several of its ramifications, particularly with reference to the nature and function of the mortuary temple priesthood among the above-named tribes.

People:

Algonkian, American Indian, Delaware, Mi'kmaq, Sioux

Location Description:

Arkansas AR; Florida FL; Georgia GA; Maryland MD; North Carolina NC; Pennsylvania PA; South Carolina SC; Virginia VA

Protocol:

UNM Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center Public Access

Community:

UNM Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center

Category:

Death, Miscellaneous, Tribal Actions

Original Date:

1926

Creator:

Macleod, W.C.

Language:

English

Rights:

Records indicate that the UNM Health Sciences Library owns a copy of this item, but there may be a need to clear rights with a copyright holder prior to sharing with the public.

Source:

Plants And Gardens; Proceedings of the International Congress of Américanistes. 22(2): 207-30

Identifier:

9900811

Subject:

Burial, Cultural Characteristics, Fire, Mortuary Practices, Mummies

Type:

Monograph