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Navaho Religion: A Study of Symbolism

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Navaho Religion: A Study of Symbolism
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Gladys Amanda Reichard
SeriesBollingen Series
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:872
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenreWorship, rites and ceremonies
ISBN/Barcode 9780691601038
ClassificationsDewey:299.7826
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 14 July 2014
Publication Country United States

Description

In this in-depth exploration of the symbols found in Navaho legend and ritual, Gladys Reichard discusses the attitude of the tribe members toward their place in the universe, their obligation toward humankind and their gods, and their conception of the supernatural, as well as how the Navaho achieve a harmony within their world through symbolic cer

Reviews

"This book has been a classic in its field since it was first issued in 1950, and it still stands as uniquely authoritative and intriguingly instructive... [It is] a monument of revelation and insight bridging anthropology, religion, sociology, and history."--Publishers Weekly