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.

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