Mystery Stone from the Shenandoah: Analyzed with Eastern Woodland Cosmology (Shenandoan Stone Explorations, #0.5)

by Michael A. Susko

Overview

 

 

Near Berryville, Virginia, a beautiful tablet-like stone has been found by the Shenandoah River. On its brown-orange patina, peck-marked shapes reveal a crystalline heartstone and intriguing designs. While a varying opinions have been offered by experts on the nature of the designs, the author takes you on a tour so you can make your own judgement. His findings reveal aesthetic proportions and intriguing gestalts which resonate with Eastern Woodland cosmology of early America. These include archetypes of the avian-man, skeletal and twinned shaman, earth mother, and a cosmology exhibiting a three-layered and four-cornered world.  With an abundance of imagery supported by commentary, this detailed exploration  illustrates the Indigenous view of the universe, and one that can enrich our lives.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940166433701
Publisher:	AllrOneofUs Publishing
Publication date:	01/01/2022
Series:	Shenandoan Stone Explorations
Sold by:	Draft2Digital
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	385,921
File size:	21 MB
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About the Author

For many years, the author taught a course on the symbolism of Indigenous cultures. During several trips he made deep into the interior of Guatemala, he experienced the Indigenous lifestyle and was exposed to ancient Mayan rituals. In this work, he draws upon his experience as a photographer and his own vision quest experiences. By sharing this work, the author hopes to return the gift that this stone has given him.