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Why the Navaho hogan?
Primitive man • 15 (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.
- 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