| Author |
Fewkes, Jesse Walter, 1850-1930 |
| Title |
The Tusayan ritual : A study on the influence of environment on aboriginal cults
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| Original Publication |
United States: The Smithsonian Institution, 1896.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 55.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Tusayan Ritual: A Study of the Influence of Environment on Aboriginal Cults" by J. Walter Fewkes is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work explores the connection between the environment, specifically arid climatic conditions, and the ritual practices of the Tusayan, or Hopi, Indians in Arizona. The book aims to demonstrate how their agricultural lifestyle and ritualistic ceremonies are shaped directly by the environmental challenges they face. In this study, Fewkes meticulously analyzes the cultural practices and rituals of the Hopi people, including significant ceremonies such as the Snake Dance and the Lalakonti. He elucidates how these rituals are fundamentally aimed at securing favorable weather conditions, particularly rainfall essential for crop growth, in a harsh desert landscape. The author delves into the symbolism and meanings behind various ritualistic elements, emphasizing how these practices evolved as responses to their environmental needs. By examining the mythology, ceremonial processes, and the significance of the natural elements in the Hopi's cultural narratives, Fewkes intricately ties together the anthropological and environmental aspects that influence the spiritual and daily lives of the Tusayan people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E011: History: America: America
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| Subject |
Indians of North America
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| Subject |
Hopi Indians -- Religion
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| Subject |
Hopi Indians -- Rites and ceremonies
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| Subject |
Indians of North America -- Arizona -- Rites and ceremonies
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| Subject |
Snake dance
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70076 |
| Release Date |
Feb 19, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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