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Star Mounds: Legacy of a Native American Mystery,Used
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Star Mounds is a fullcolor illustrated study of the precolonial monuments of the greater Ohio Valley, woven together with over fifty 'medicine stories' inspired by Native American mythology that demonstrate the depth of the knowledge held by indigenous peoples about the universe they lived in.The earthworks of the region have long mystified and intrigued scholars, archeologists, and anthropologists with their impressive size and design. The landscape practices of pioneer families destroyed much of them in the 1700s, but, during the first half of the 1800s, some serious mapmaking expeditions were able to record their locations. Utilizing many nineteenthcentury maps as a baseincluding those of the gentlemen explorers Ephraim Squier and Edwin Davisauthor Ross Hamilton reveals the meaning and purpose of these antique monuments.Together with these maps, Hamilton applies new theories and geometrical formulas to the earthworks to demonstrate that the Ohio Valley was the setting of a manitou system, an interactive organization of specially shaped villages that was home to a sophisticated society of architects and astronomers. The author retells over fifty ancient stories based on Native American myth such as 'The OneEyed Man' and 'The Story of How Mischief Became Hare' that clearly indicate how knowledgeable the valley's inhabitants were about the constellations and the movement of the stars. Finally, Hamilton relates the spiritual culture of the valley's early inhabitants to a kind of golden age of humanity when people lived in harmony with the Earth and Sky, and looks forward to a time when our own culture can foster a similar 'spiritual technology' and lifegiving relationship with nature.
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- Q: What is 'Star Mounds: Legacy of a Native American Mystery' about? A: This book is a full-color illustrated study of the precolonial monuments in the Ohio Valley, combined with over fifty medicine stories inspired by Native American mythology. It explores the historical significance and meaning of these earthworks.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Star Mounds: Legacy of a Native American Mystery' is Ross Hamilton.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on May 1, 2012.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 336 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under 'Ghosts & Hauntings'.
- Q: Is 'Star Mounds' suitable for academic research? A: Yes, it provides detailed historical insights and interpretations that can be valuable for academic research in anthropology and Native American studies.
- Q: Are there illustrations included in the book? A: Yes, 'Star Mounds' is an illustrated study, featuring full-color illustrations throughout.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of indigenous knowledge, mythology, architecture, and the relationship between ancient societies and their environment.
- Q: Is this book a new or used copy? A: The book is in new condition.