Bibliograph

Dancing gods, Indian ceremonials of New Mexico and Arizona

Type

Label

Dancing gods, Indian ceremonials of New Mexico and Arizona

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Dancing gods

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Sub title

Indian ceremonials of New Mexico and Arizona

Summary

The dances and ceremonials of the Native Americans of the Southwest are described and explained this information, authentic guidebook. The author, internationally famous Erna Fergusson, has drawn upon many years of personal observation and careful research. The principal religious ceremonies of the Pueblo Indians of the Rio Grande, as well as those of the Zuñi and Hopi, are represented with an understanding of their background and significance. The reader learns about such colorful events as the Corn Dances and the Eagle Dance, and spectacular ceremonies like the Shaloko of Zuñi and the Snake-dances of the Hopis. Navajo and Apache ceremonials are covered at length, with an introduction to the life-patterns of these remarkable people. Besides the principal dances widely attended by tourists, this book discusses many of the lesser-known but equally interesting and dramatic happenings which have been a part of the religious life of Southwestern Native Americans for hundreds of years. Sixteen full-page illustrations of paintings by prominent artists give insight into the subject

Target audience

adult

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