Book
Concepts of secular and sacred among the White Mountain Apache as illustrated by musical practice
University Microfilms • Ann Arbor, Mich. • Published In 1980 • Pages:
By: Variakojis, Danguole Jurate.
Abstract
This doctoral thesis presents the usual historical, social and economic background material in its introductory passages. The main body of the text which follows is an analysis of Western Apache beliefs about supernatural power, focusing on the ways in which, manifested in the form of sacred songs, it can be acquired, used and passed on. After considering how and on what occasions songs are used to invoke supernatural power, Variakojis discusses secular uses of music.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2002
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Southwest and Basin
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Jan Simpson ; 1980
- Field Date
- 1959-1961, 1965
- Coverage Date
- 1959-1965
- Coverage Place
- White Mountain and San Carlos Apache, east central Arizona, United States
- Notes
- Danguole Jurate Variakojis
- UM 69-12,853
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 199-211)
- Thesis (Ph.D.) -- Indiana University, Bloomington, 1969
- LCSH
- Western Apache Indians