Book

Navaho classification of their song ceremonials

American Anthropological Association • (50) • Published In 1938 • Pages: 38

By: Wyman, Leland Clifton, Kluckhohn, Clyde.

Abstract
The authors present a classification scheme for Navajo song ceremonials. This scheme is correlated to the purpose of and etiological factors associated with each ceremony. Particularly useful is the attention given to variation and the insights about how ritual elements are transferable between ceremonies. Basically a descriptive article, the paper also has utility for understanding the basis of Navajo curing practices.
Subjects
Magical and mental therapy
Organized ceremonial
culture
Navajo
HRAF PubDate
2004
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Richard A. Wagner ; John Beierle ; 1985
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Navajo Reservation, Pinedale-Coolidge-Smith Lake and Ramah-Atarque regions, New Mexico, United States
Notes
by Leland C. Wyman and Clyde Kluckhohn
Running title: Navaho song ceremonials
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
38023008
LCSH
Navajo Indians