By Susan Suntree
A background that's equivalent components technological know-how and mythology, Sacred Sites deals an extraordinary and poetic imaginative and prescient of a global composed of dynamic typical forces and mythic characters. the result's a novel and noteworthy account of the evolution of the Southern California panorama, reflecting the riches of either local wisdom and Western medical thought.
Beginning with Western technology, poet Susan Suntree incorporates readers from the massive Bang to the current as she describes the origins of the universe, the moving of tectonic plates, and an evolving array of crops and animals that provide Southern California its particular positive aspects at the present time. She tells of the migration of people into the sector, the place they settled, and the way they lived. Complementing this narrative and reflecting the local people’s view in their personal background and lifestyle, Suntree recounts the construction myths and songs that inform the tale of the 1st humans, of unforgettable shamans and heroes, and of the origins and migrations of the human beings.
Featuring modern photos of hardly ever noticeable landmarks besides meticulous learn, Sacred Sites presents strange perception into how traditional heritage and mythology, and medical and intuitive considering mix to create an ever-deepening experience of a spot and its humans.
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