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Navaho Religion: A Study of Symbolism
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Navaho Religion: A Study of Symbolism
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Gladys Amanda Reichard
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| Series | Bollingen Series |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:872 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152 |
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| Category/Genre | Worship, rites and ceremonies |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780691601038
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| Classifications | Dewey:299.7826 |
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| Audience | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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| Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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| Publication Date |
14 July 2014 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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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
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