Discussion of whip dance, sacrifice of pup, and Eagle Society

"Further discussion of whip dance, bustle dance and sacrifice of pup; discussion of human sacrifice and cannibalism; more on eating pup. Questions for consultant attempting to clarify points relative to sacrifice of pup; no real parallels with Assiniboine Kettle Drum ritual; pup is sacred food,...

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Other Authors: Hatton, Orin T., 1953- (collector), Hatton, Orin T., 1953- (researcher), Taylor, Allan R. (Allan Ross), 1931- (researcher), C'Hair, William James (consultant), C'Hair, Wayne (participant)
Format: Text
Language:English
Arapaho
Published: 1995
Subjects:
Arapaho Indians > Music
Arapaho dance
Animal sacrifice
Arapaho Indians > Social life and customs
assiniboine
Online Access:https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/audio/discussion-whip-dance-sacrifice-pup-and-eagle-society
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Summary:"Further discussion of whip dance, bustle dance and sacrifice of pup; discussion of human sacrifice and cannibalism; more on eating pup. Questions for consultant attempting to clarify points relative to sacrifice of pup; no real parallels with Assiniboine Kettle Drum ritual; pup is sacred food, but not the same significane up north; discussion of songs and Fred Gone. Discussion of Ronald Lah's work with Arapaho music; further comparison with Assiniboine Kettle Dance; participation of Eagle Society; whip man's responsibilities in old days and today."

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