Reseña del libro "Pomo Bear Doctors (en Inglés)"
“Pomo Bear Doctors†delves into the traditional healing practices of the Pomo people of California, specifically focusing on the role of bear doctors within their society. Based on observations and research conducted in the early 20th century, this anthropological study by S. A. Barrett offers insights into the rituals, beliefs, and techniques employed by these healers. The text explores the significance of bears in Pomo culture and the processes by which individuals became bear doctors, including their training and initiation. The book documents the preparation and use of traditional medicines, the performance of healing ceremonies, and the spiritual worldview underpinning these practices, providing a valuable historical record of Pomo medical traditions and cultural heritage.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
