The Mishomis Book: The Voice of the Ojibway astronomy guarded fire and kept it

guarded fire and kept it from the earth

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The Mishomis Book: The Voice of the Ojibway astronomy guarded fire and kept itA book on the history, philosophy, and teachings of the Ojibway people, as passed down to the present generation by parents, grandparents, and elders of the Lac Court Oreilles Reservation (Wisconsin), contains material from oral tradition and is named "Mishomis," the Ojibway word for grandfather. Other Ojibway words and names appear in the text, with translations; a brief pronunciation guide is provided. The 15 chapters recount Ojibway myths and