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The Religion of the Luiseño Indians of Southern California

35 entries · 6 sections

by Constance Goddard DuBois

Start Reading Page Index Contents Editor's Note Introduction

Initiation Ceremonies

The Toloache Ceremony Wanawut, the Sacred Net The Sand Painting The Ant Ordeal The Chungichnish Ceremony of Unish Matakish Wukunish, the Girls’ Ceremony Sacred Chungichnish Objects

Mourning Ceremonies

The Image Ceremony The Notish Ceremony Ceremonial Songs

Myths

Introduction Luiseño Creation: Third Version Luiseño Creation: Fourth Version Origin of the Notish Mourning Ceremony A Chungichnish Story Nahachish The Spirit Wife The Dance of the Spirits The Spring Behind the Cemetery The Walking Tamyush How Coyote Killed the Frog The Flood

Traditional Knowledge

Ancestral Landmarks and Descent of Songs Clans Or Traditional Groups Star Lore And Calendar The Origin of Music

Appendices

Appendix I. Games, Arts, And Industries Of The Diegueños And Luiseños Appendix II. Notes On The Luiseños (A. L. Kroeber)Plates Erratum