Pomo Bear Doctors
1917
Published in 1917, 'Pomo Bear Doctors' by S. A. Barrett is an ethnographic study of the Pomo Indians of California, focusing on the unique class of shamans known as bear doctors. The book explores their beliefs, rituals, and the mythological origins of these practitioners, who acquire supernatural powers through bear skin ceremonial outfits. Barrett examines the structure of bear doctor societies and their cultural significance, providing insight into the Pomo worldview and its reflections on magic and power.
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