The Katcina altars in Hopi worship by Jesse Walter Fewkes

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Author Fewkes, Jesse Walter, 1850-1930
Title The Katcina altars in Hopi worship
Original Publication United States: The Smithsonian Institution, 1927.
Note Reading ease score: 55.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "The Katcina altars in Hopi worship" by Jesse Walter Fewkes is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book provides a detailed examination of the Katcina altars utilized in Hopi religious practices, delving into their significance within the context of ancient and contemporary Hopi worship. It aims to record and analyze the various rites associated with these altars, which represent key elements of Hopi rituals surrounding agriculture and ancestral reverence. In this detailed ethnographic study, Fewkes explores the ceremonial use and symbolic meanings of the Katcina altars found in four Hopi pueblos. He compares the distinct characteristics of each altar, highlighting the symbolism tied to rain, maize, and the interactions with supernatural entities represented by the Katcinas. Through meticulous descriptions and interpretations of the altars’ arrangements and the associated rituals, Fewkes elucidates how these sacred structures serve as focal points for Hopi spiritual practices, intertwining themes of fertility, growth, and the historical lineage of the Hopi people. The work provides valuable insights into the broader cultural and religious framework of the Hopi, leveraging detailed observations from ceremonies and rituals in the kivas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E011: History: America: America
Subject Hopi Indians -- Religion
Subject Hopi mythology
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EBook-No. 70166
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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