In this new edition of a classic, David Rockwell describes the captivating and awe-inspiring presence of the bear in Native American rituals. The bear played a central role in shamanic rights, initiation, healing and hunting ceremonies, and new year celebrations. Considered together, these traditions are another way of looking at the world, one in which the mysteries of the universe are revealed through animals. …a powerful reminder of the sacredness and interdependence of all life. ― Los Angeles Times In this reprint of the classic anthropological study Giving Voice to Bear , author David Rockwell explores the myths and rituals surrounding bears and the beliefs in which they have their roots. ― Winds Of Change An engrossing and accessible anthropological study…a stirring reminder of what it was like to be alive when being human meant living intimately with nature. ― The New York Times Book Review David Rockwell's most recent book is Exploring Glacier National Park . He resides in Montana. Used Book in Good Condition