Navaho Legends by Washington Matthews
"Navaho Legends" by Washington Matthews is a collection of folklore and stories written in the late 19th century. This work captures the rich tradition of the Navaho people, including their myths, origin stories, and cultural practices. The book offers insights into the spirituality, history, and daily lives of the Navaho Indians, making it a valuable resource for those interested in Native American culture and literature. The opening of "Navaho Legends" sets thestage for a deep exploration of the Navaho tribe, providing a comprehensive introduction to their geography, social structure, and cultural practices. Matthews begins by describing the physical landscape of the Navaho homeland, noting its arid conditions and unique farming practices. He highlights the tribe's intricate systems of governance, kinship, and spiritual beliefs, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and ritual in their culture. The preface serves not only to inform readers about the legends themselves but also to enhance understanding by giving context to the Navaho way of life that these stories emerge from. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Compiler | Matthews, Washington, 1843-1905 |
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| LoC No. | 09000048 |
| Title | Navaho Legends |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) The music that appears in this book was transcribed in MusicXML by Linda Cantoni. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Music |
| Subject | Navajo Indians -- Folklore |
| Subject | Navajo mythology |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60165 |
| Release Date | Aug 24, 2019 |
| Most Recently Updated | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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