World We Used to Live In

Explore the immense power of Native American medicine men and their ancient traditions. In his final work, the great Native American scholar Vine Deloria Jr. takes you into the realm of the spiritual, revealing the immense power of medicine men through eyewitness accounts. The World We Used To Live In is a fascinating collection of anecdotes from tribes across the country, exploring everything from healing miracles and sacred rituals to Navajos who could move the sun. Drawing upon a lifetime of scholarship, Deloria shows how these ancient powers fit into our modern understanding of science and the cosmos. Discover:- The role of medicine men in Native American societies- Eyewitness accounts of healing miracles and spiritual feats- The intersection of ancient powers and modern scienceFor readers interested in Native American history, spirituality, and culture, this compelling work reveals how future generations may draw strength from the old ways.