North Carolina: Anetso, The Cherokee Ball Game: At The Center Of Ceremony And Identity
North Carolina: Anetso, The Cherokee Ball Game: At The Center Of Ceremony And Identity Michael J. Zogry 2010 University of North Carolina Press Long understood as the precursor to lacrosse, the Indian ball game has attracted the attention of non-Natives since the European arrival to the new world. Since then, many non-Natives have recognized the ritualistic or religious aspects of the event, one that existed in various forms across Native North America. The concern for the religious...For the rest of the article, as well as maps, images, related items, and videos, please visit Indigenous Peoples Issues & Resources.