Tusayan katcinas by Jesse Walter Fewkes

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Author Fewkes, Jesse Walter, 1850-1930
LoC No. 10010006
Title Tusayan katcinas
Original Publication United States: Government Printing Office, 1897.
Note Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Tusayan Katcinas" by Jesse Walter Fewkes is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on the ceremonial practices and rituals of the Tusayan Indians, specifically examining the Katcina celebrations and their significance in Hopi culture. This study seeks to categorize and interpret the various Katcinas and their associated dances, providing insights into this rich and complex aspect of indigenous life. The opening of "Tusayan Katcinas" introduces the concept of Katcinas as supernatural beings in the Hopi culture, embodying various deities represented during ceremonial dances. Fewkes provides a framework for understanding the traditions around Katcinas, noting the challenging complexity of the ceremonial calendar which requires extensive observation over time to classify accurately. He emphasizes the importance of these rituals, asserting their integral role in the spiritual and cultural life of the Tusayan people, while hinting at the unique characteristics that differentiate their practices from those of surrounding tribes. Overall, the initial portion sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Tasayan ceremonial life, describing the intertwining of anthropology, religion, and social structure embedded within the Katcina celebrations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E011: History: America: America
Subject Hopi Indians -- Religion
Subject Kachinas
Category Text
EBook-No. 71003
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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