Native American Tools and Weapons.epub

Rob Staeger, "Native American Tools and Weapons"
ISBN: 1422229777 | 2013 | EPUB | 64 pages | 7 MB

The tools and weapons used by Native American tribes were not just functional.

Often, these tools and weapons were created during a special ceremony or ritual, so there was a spiritual significance to them as well. Shamans or medicine men would bless such items in the hope that they would serve their owners well.

This book discusses the primary tools and weapons made by tribes in specific regions as well as how these tools and weapons were created and used.

When studying the indigeus peoples of North, Central, and South America, it is important to understand that Native American cultures are highly diverse. With more than 500 Native American nations and 300 different language groups, there are few universal characteristics that apply across tribal boundaries. Traditions, ceremonies, sports, games, dance, subsistence patterns, clothing, and religion often differed greatly from tribe to tribe. The Native American Life series has been written to dispel many of the myths and stereotypes about Native American history and traditions, and to provide a more accurate and encompassing journey into the world of Native Americans.