Social life of the Navajo Indians
book chapter 1928 Reichard, Gladys Amanda

NavajoNorth America > Southwest and Basin
This document contains an excellent analysis of Navajo clans and clan-groups and detailed descriptions of their ceremonials. Tables on clan-groups, clan size, clan inter-marriage, and the genealogies listed on pages 162-239 are not included. For a de...

Navaho religion
book chapter 1950 Reichard, Gladys Amanda

NavajoNorth America > Southwest and Basin
This is an exhaustive study of the significance of symbolism in Navajo daily and ceremonial life. The author, a well-known ethnologist with many publications on Navajo religion to her credit, spent years in gathering the material for this book. Belie...

Navajo classification of natural objects
book chapter 1948 Reichard, Gladys Amanda

NavajoNorth America > Southwest and Basin
This is a short discussion by a well-known authority on Navajo ceremonial life relating to the classification of natural objects. The author points out that since the Navajo regards all parts of the universe essential to well-being they have an exact...