RELI 3364 - Native American Religions

Institution:

Southern Methodist University

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Description:

An investigation of the mythologies of North America, centering on Southwestern and Northern Plains cultures. Native texts will be approached by way of modern theories of the interpretation of myth, ritual and religion. Topics include creation myths, culture heroes, trickster tales, sacred music and dance, and rites of healing and passage.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.smu.edu

Phone Number:

(214) 768-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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