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Why the Navaho hogan?

Primitive man15 (3-4) • Published In 1942 • Pages: 39-56

By: Haile, Berard.

Abstract
In this paper, Father Haile examines the Navajo hogan through its myths, songs, and ceremonies. He discusses its relation to cosmology and it various uses. The important ceremonial function of hogans has preserved their use into modern times.
Subjects
Dwellings
culture
Navajo
HRAF PubDate
2004
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Cleric
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard ; 2002
Field Date
1937
Coverage Date
1910-1937
Coverage Place
Navajo Reservation, Arizona and New Mexico, United States
Notes
Berard Haile
LCCN
99111903
LCSH
Navajo Indians