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Joseph Epes Brown - Native American Indians – Death
Identifier
003423
Type of Spiritual Experience
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A description of the experience
Joseph Epes Brown
It is held by the Sioux that the released soul travels south along the spirit path until it comes to a place where it divides. Here an old woman Maya Owichapaha sits who judges souls. The worthy ones travel on the path to the right attaining union with Wakan Tanka. The unworthy ones she pushes 'over the bank' to the left