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Title: The myth of Native American mysticism
Review: Once again Deloria blames everything on "white" people-- but what is his definition of white; does he mean English, European, Caucasian, Colonial American, Albino, Mulato, KKK member... I don't know, but he's basically prejudice against anyone with light colored skin. This is pretty evident by the titles he uses for all his books, especially this one however.Like the title of this book suggests it is an attack on modern science and its widely accepted beliefs. Deloria believes that scholars (the white ones at least) are all racist and won't change their views on Native American heritage, but why should they, he doesn't have any substantial evidence besides Indian myths, folklore, and his own diluted theories.Until he digs up or finds something of relevance I'm still not changed in my beliefs, it's just not enough to go on-- maybe if he un-earthed some lost Indian hall of records with the history of the world on it I might re-consider.
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