First Encounter
Discovering Indigenous Religions
      Past Obstacles to the Appreciation of Indigenous Religions
      The Modern Recovery of Indigenous Religions
Studying Indigenous Religions: Learning from Patterns
      Human Relationships with the Natural World
      Sacred Time and Sacred Space
      Respect for Origins, Gods, and Ancestors
Sacred Practices in Indigenous Religions
      Life-Cycle Ceremonies
      Taboo and Sacrifice
      Shamanism, Trance, and Magic
      Artifacts and Artistic Expression in Indigenous Religions
Personal Experience: Gods in Hawai'i
Indigenous Religions Today
Religion Beyond the Classroom
For Fuller Understanding
Resources
Key Terms