“If I thought that I was doing it myself, the hole would close up and no power could come through. Then everything I could do would be foolish.”
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Black Elk Speaks: Being the Life Story of a Holy Man of the Oglala Sioux
This book is a first-hand account of the author's spiritual awakening and his role as a medicine man within the Oglala Sioux tribe. It offers insights into the culture, traditions, and spiritual beliefs of the Oglala Sioux people. more
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