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The Ghost Dance among the Paiute: An Ethnohistorical View of the Documentary Evidence 1889-1893

1980; Duke University Press; Volume: 27; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.2307/481271

1527-5477

Brad Logan,

Archaeology and Rock Art Studies

Historical evidence concerning the Ghost Dance of 1889 among the Paiute is presented. The evidence contrasts with that presented by Mooney (1896) for the Sioux. It is suggested that that contrast can be explained by the differing acculturation processes these groups experienced. In particular it is suggested that the role of Jack Wilson, the Ghost Dance Prophet, as a charismatic leader was the primary factor in the adoption of this religion by the Paiute. Among the Sioux the revelations of the Prophet were of more importance than his personality.