Ceremonial of Hasjelti Dailjis and Mythical Sand Painting of the Navajo Indians

James Stevenson

Ceremonial of Hasjelti Dailjis and Mythical Sand Painting of the Navajo Indians
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
1 July 2006
Pages
84
ISBN
9781428650817

Ceremonial of Hasjelti Dailjis and Mythical Sand Painting of the Navajo Indians

James Stevenson

The book ""Ceremonial Of Hasjelti Dailjis And Mythical Sand Painting Of The Navajo Indians"" by James Stevenson is a comprehensive guide to the religious ceremonies and sand paintings of the Navajo Indians. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the Hasjelti Dailjis ceremony, which is one of the most important and complex rituals of the Navajo people. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the various mythical sand paintings that are an integral part of Navajo religious practices.Stevenson's work is based on his extensive research and firsthand experience of Navajo culture. He provides detailed descriptions of the rituals, including the various songs, prayers, and offerings that are part of the ceremony. The author also explains the symbolism and meaning behind the sand paintings, which are created by the Navajo medicine men as part of the healing process.The book is illustrated with numerous photographs and drawings that provide a visual representation of the ceremonies and sand paintings. The author also includes a glossary of Navajo terms and a bibliography for further reading. Overall, ""Ceremonial Of Hasjelti Dailjis And Mythical Sand Painting Of The Navajo Indians"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in Navajo culture and religion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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