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The fate of Navajo twins

American anthropologist • 66 • Published In 1964 • Pages: 883-887

By: Levy, Jerrold E..

Abstract
This brief communication examines Navajo conceptions of twins based on an examination of hospital and vital records coupled with primary field work. The researcher concludes that, although mythology accounts for the generally accepted conclusion about ambivalence toward twins, a negative attitude actually prevails in less acculturated areas. There is also reason to suspect neglect and higher mortality in case of twins.
Subjects
Difficult and unusual births
Birth statistics
Mortality
culture
Navajo
HRAF PubDate
2004
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Richard A. Wagner ; 1985
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
ca 1961
Coverage Place
Tuba City, Arizona, United States
Notes
Jerrold E. Levy
Includes bibliographical references (p. 886-887)
LCCN
1715424
LCSH
Navajo Indians