"Ceremonial of Hasjelti Dailjis and Mythical Sand Painting of the Navajo Indians" by James Stevenson is a historic look at a nine-day Navajo healing ceremony that the author observed in 1885. It details the cultural importance of the specific practices, particularly sand painting, linking it to spiritual wellness and community engagement. The account vividly describes the gathering of around 1,200 Navajos near Keam's Canyon, on a plateau. It brings to light the multifaceted nature of the event, incorporating healing practices of an important tribal member, ritualistic gambling, races, and the impersonation of deities. Stevenson's work underscores the essential roles of people like the theurgist, emphasizing the deep-seated spiritual beliefs and the strong community bonds that shape Navajo culture, shown through complex symbolic expressions.
Ceremonial of Hasjelti Dailjis and Mythical Sand Painting of the Navajo Indians
By James Stevenson
Experience a historical healing ceremony through the eyes of an observer, as ancient Navajo practices are meticulously documented in a time capsule of cultural expression and community spirit.
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About the AuthorColonel James D. Stevenson was an executive officer of the U.S. Geological Survey and a self-taught ethnologist, anthropologist, geologist, and naturalist. His geological surveys included Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming and Utah. He collected extensively among the Zuni and Hopi, and also documented the Ute and Arapaho people.
Colonel James D. Stevenson was an executive officer of the U.S. Geological Survey and a self-taught ethnologist, anthropologist, geologist, and naturalist. His geological surveys included Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming and Utah. He collected extensively among the Zuni and Hopi, and also documented the Ute and Arapaho people.
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