#7642
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.

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Mentioned in 6 episodes

Mentioned by Dominic Sandbrook in the context of the harsh winter of 1889-1890 and the suffering of the Lakota people.
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455. Fall of the Sioux: The Ghost Dance (Part 2)
Mentioned by Robert Breedlove to illustrate the concept of interconnectedness and the divine presence within every individual.
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How Models and Metaphor Create Reality with Robert Breedlove (WiM534)
Mentioned by Joe Rogan as his favorite book so far, detailing the life of a Lakota medicine man.
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#1415 - Bari Weiss
Mentioned by Arnold Schroeder as one of his sources of sacred literature.
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
Mentioned by Joe Rogan in relation to a book about Native Americans and their interactions with Europeans.
#1559 - Steven Rinella
Mentioned by Joe Rogan as a particularly fascinating book detailing the life of Black Elk.
#1442 - Shannon O'Loughlin
Mentioned by Joseph Campbell as a beautiful book that exemplifies a mystical, trans-theological experience.
The First Storytellers - Joseph Campbell
Mentioned by Brett McKay as the book Black Elk collaborated with John Neihardt on.
#633: The World and Vision of Lakota Medicine Man Black Elk
Mentioned by an unknown speaker in a story about Black Elk's vision and prayer for rain.
Ep. 283 – The Imaginal Cells of the Butterfly

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