book chapter
Navaho Upward-reaching-way: objective behavior, rationale and sanction
The University of New Mexico • 4 (2) • Published In 1943 • Pages: 47
By: Wyman, Leland Clifton, Bailey, Flora L..
Abstract
This is an account of the Evilway ceremony for the treatment or prevention of disease or ill luck due to the influence of the ghosts of dead Navajos. For an explanation of the initials found in the text and the dates and locations of the performances described, see categories 115 or 796, pages 10-11 and 12. In addition to detailed descriptions of the ritual, the authors have also recorded the myth on which it is based.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2004
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Southwest and Basin
- Document Type
- book chapter
- Evaluation
- Creator Types
- Natural Scientist
- Educator
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Katchen S. Coley ; 1951
- Field Date
- 1941-1942
- Coverage Date
- 1938-1942
- Coverage Place
- Pinedale and Bison Springs, New Mexico, United States
- Notes
- by Leland C. Wyman and Flora L. Bailey
- This document consists of excerpts
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 46-47)
- LCCN
- 44053694
- LCSH
- Navajo Indians