Gambler Way: Indian Gaming in Mythology, History, and Archaeology in North America
By Kathryn Gabriel.
Description
The first book ever to examine Indian gaming myths on a continental scale, "Gambler Way" reveals that not only was gamblingùin practice as well as in mythùcommon to nearly all of the indigenous peoples of North America, but also that the games and stories were universally part of the sacred lore and rituals of the tribes. Every area from the subarctic to the Southwest and parts of Mexico is covered. Games and their sometimes lethal stakes are described in detail, along with their place in the sacred world-view of each people. The result is a fascinating and unique lo...
ISBN(s)
1555661602, 9781555661601
