Navaho religion: a study of symbolism
Auteur :
Reichard, Gladys A.
Éditeur :
Princeton University Press
ISBN :
9780691601038
Date de publication :
14 juil. 2014
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
1198 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
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 cer