The Osage tribe, two versions of the child-naming rite (1928 N 43 / 1925-1926 (pages 23-164))

In "The Osage Tribe: Two Versions of the Child-Naming Rite," Francis La Flesche delivers a meticulous ethnographic study that examines the significance of the child-naming ceremony within the Osage culture. Through a dual narrative approach, La Flesche presents two distinct versions of this rite, highlighting the variations in ritual practice and the symbolic meanings behind them. His rich prose b...