

#5122
Mentioned in 6 episodes
Black Elk speaks
Book • 1932
This book is a poignant tale of a Lakota life, a history of a Native nation, and an enduring spiritual testament.
It recounts Black Elk's youth, his visions, and the struggles of the Sioux people during the late 19th century, including the battles and massacres that drove them into smaller areas of land.
The book also details Black Elk's experiences with the Ghost Dance and his time with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show.
It is a powerful and inspirational message that conveys the unity of humanity and Earth, as seen through the eyes of Black Elk and transcribed by John G. Neihardt.
It recounts Black Elk's youth, his visions, and the struggles of the Sioux people during the late 19th century, including the battles and massacres that drove them into smaller areas of land.
The book also details Black Elk's experiences with the Ghost Dance and his time with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show.
It is a powerful and inspirational message that conveys the unity of humanity and Earth, as seen through the eyes of Black Elk and transcribed by John G. Neihardt.
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Mentioned in 6 episodes
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in the context of the harsh winter of 1889-1890 and the suffering of the Lakota people.


Dominic Sandbrook

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455. Fall of the Sioux: The Ghost Dance (Part 2)
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to illustrate the concept of interconnectedness and the divine presence within every individual.

Robert Breedlove

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How Models and Metaphor Create Reality with Robert Breedlove (WiM534)
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as his favorite book so far, detailing the life of a Lakota medicine man.


Joe Rogan

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#1415 - Bari Weiss
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as one of his sources of sacred literature.

Arnold Schroeder

Tree Worship Revival
Mentioned as a biography about the great Ogallala Sioux medicine man Black Elk.

Ep. 3 - Karma and the Power of Intention
Mentioned by Joseph Campbell as an example of a mystical, trans-theological experience in Western literature.

The Center Of The World - Joseph Campbell
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in relation to a book about Native Americans and their interactions with Europeans.


Joe Rogan

#1559 - Steven Rinella
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as a particularly fascinating book detailing the life of Black Elk.


Joe Rogan

#1442 - Shannon O'Loughlin
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as a beautiful book that exemplifies a mystical, trans-theological experience.


Joseph Campbell

The First Storytellers - Joseph Campbell
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as the book Black Elk collaborated with John Neihardt on.


Brett McKay

#633: The World and Vision of Lakota Medicine Man Black Elk
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in a story about Black Elk's vision and prayer for rain.

Unknown Speaker

Ep. 283 – The Imaginal Cells of the Butterfly