God’s Drum and Other Cycles From Indian Lore

'God’s Drum and Other Cycles From Indian Lore' is a profound collection of poetry that seeks to capture the rhythmic and spiritual essence of Native American traditions. Written by Hartley Burr Alexander, a distinguished philosopher and anthropologist, these poems are structured as cycles that draw inspiration from the lore, rituals, and cosmology of various Indigenous peoples, particularly those of the American Southwest and the Great Plains.The collection explores themes of nature, divinity, and the interconnectedness of all living things. Alexander utilizes evocative language to translate the symbolic power of oral traditions into a literary format, reflecting his deep respect for the cultural heritage of the tribes he studied. From the titular 'God’s Drum' to sequences inspired by the Pueblos and the Navajo, the work offers a lyrical window into the philosophical and religious thought of Native North Americans.This volume serves as both a poetic achievement and a significant historical document of the early 20th-century interest in Indigenous cultures. It remains a valuable resource for those interested in Native American studies, mythological poetry, and the intersection of ethnology and literature.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 may 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.