Navaho Religion : a Study in Symbolism
by Gladys Amanda Reichard
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In this in-depth exploration of the symbols found in Navaho legend and ritual, Gladys Reichard discusses the attitude of the tribe members toward their place in the universe, their obligation toward humankind and their gods, and their conception of the supernatural, as well as how the Navaho achieve a harmony within their world through symbolic ceremonial practice.Originally published in 1963.The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available show more previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905. show lessTags
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- Navaho Religion : a Study in Symbolism
- Original publication date
- 1950
- Dedication
- To
Roman Hubbell
for incalculable aid and encouragement - First words
- Navaho dogma is based on a cosmogony that tries to account for everything in the universe by relating it to man and his activities.
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