Robert Goodvoice 6
Date
1977-10-07
Authors
Goodvoice, Robert
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Publisher
Canadian Plains Research Centre
Abstract
He tells a story about the origins of the Dakota (Sioux) guardian spirit and his powers; and how Iktomi differs from the equivalent Cree spirit power (Wisakedjak).
Description
24 p. transcript of an interview with Robert Goodvoice conducted by an unknown interviewer on Oct. 7, 1977. Tape number IH-108/109, transcript disc 11.
Keywords
Adornment of horses, Catching of wild horses, Ceremonialism, Creation myths, Dances and dancing, Decision-making, Divining, Dreams and visions, Fasting, Gambling, Games, Guardian spirits, Healing, Horses, Iktomi (Sioux), Initiation ceremonies, Medicine and curing practices, Medicine men and women, Plant remedies, Power, Powers of medicine men and women, Prayer, Red Path Society (Sioux), Religion and spirituality, Sioux, Social organization, Societies, Songs and singing, Sources of power, Spirit powers, Spirits, Stories and storytelling (General), Sundance, Thanksgiving, Theft of Horses, Values, Vows