The Sacred Path: Spells, Prayers and Power Songs of the American Indians

by John Bierhorst

English translations of North and South American Indian spells, prayers, and songs traditionally used in rituals associated with birth, puberty, love, travel, sickness, weather, farming, hunting, and death.

Library Binding

First published February 15, 1984

About the author

John Bierhorst is the author, editor, or translator of more than thirty books on Native American lore, including Latin American Folktales, The Mythology of South America, The Mythology of North America, and The Mythology of Mexico and Central America.

Reviews

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[Dex · Rating 5 out of 5]

Poetry translated and rescued from the mists of the pre-Columbian era. Warm and beautiful, I cherished the words and structure, the rhythm and music, the aphoristic sayings. Compiles the poetry, spells, and songs of very obscure tribes from what is now known as North, Central, and South America. Also collects the poetry, songs, and incantations of well-known cultures as well (the Incas, the Mayans, the Aztecs, etc.). Highly recommended.