Book

Truth of a Hopi and other clan stories of Shung-opivi

Northern Arizona Society of Science and Art (8) • Published In 1936 • Pages: 114

By: Nequatewa, Edmund, Colton, Mary Russell Ferrell.

Abstract
This source represents the efforts of a Native American to record in written for the oral traditions of his people as a means of preserving for future generations some aspects of Hopi culture. Although many of the stories related in the text deal primarily with the origin myths and traditional history of some of the Hopi clans, there is also much substantive information to be found in these pages dealing with cultural contacts, general folk traditions, early migrations, and relations with the U.S. Government. A detailed explanation of the various footnotes found scattered throughout the text will be found at the end of the source (pp. 103-112). These notes provide a wealth of information on various aspects of Hopi culture.
Subjects
Traditional history
Acculturation and culture contact
Literary texts
Literature
Clans
Ingroup antagonisms
Political parties
culture
Hopi
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Indigenous Person
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1988
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Shungopavi Pueblo, Second Mesa, northeastern Arizona, United States
Notes
By Edmund Nequatewa ; edited by Mary-Russell F. Colton
Stories related to origin myths and traditional history are in Category 539, pp. 7-41 and 79-102. The reader is advised to check the various historical categories, particularly Categories 173, 177, and 175, and Categories 166, 657, and 648 for relevant cultural information
LCCN
s 43000005
LCSH
Hopi Indians