Path of Souls: The Native American Death Journey: Cygnus, Orion,

I found this a very good introduction to the North American Mound culture, giant skeletons and the Native American Death Journey. Greg Little is a meticulous researcher who's willing to admit that many of the reports of giant skeletons were probably hoaxes, so when he says something is genuine I feel I can trust him. Andrew Collins has contributed a Foreword and two Afterwords. I'm more familiar with Collins' work, especially regarding the constellation Cygnus and the role it plays in the Path of Souls, but there's new material here concerning the Denisovans, which is fascinating. I understand that these two authors have since written a book about the Denisovans, and I'll be looking out for that when it's published.

This was a fascinating review of the disastrous history of early 1500's in the US - sometimes a bit hard to take - and what is and is not known about the 'mysterious' mound builders. Little then pieces together the meaning of the symbology found among the various Indian tribes, backed up by the conclusions of many North American archaeologists. He also takes up the subject of the 'giants' and the supposed less than stellar behavior of the Smithsonian, all in a very balanced fashion. The author is careful to back up his conclusions, or simply state the questions to which he has no answers. Engagingly written.

Gregory little is a very mature independent researcher. He's not afraid to show what his evidence concludes while being completely transparent about inconclusive evidence.This allows the reader to gain valuable insight into the mysteries of the Native American cultures with a grounded foot in reality!Those who seek truth are not into sugar coating, it's confusing and a diversion from truth. We need to know the facts of the matter in order to allow our imagination room to make better sense of some of these perplexing anomalies.

Well informed, educated, and unbiased. I'm thankful I bought this. It keeps me interested and I've learned quite a bit. My only qualm is that I thought it would be a novel about the Native American death journey, however I would label it as a historical read with some focus on the death rituals. Great book though!

Fascinating and scholarly look at native American beliefs regarding the journey from life to death. Author draws stunning parallels to other ancient cultural beliefs from Egypt and elsewhere. While not quite ancient aliens, it is certainly grist for that mill and very well written and thought provoking. The research is sound and some of it recently unearthed. Is it a shared mythology passed through time, or the product of education from beyond? Lots to ponder.