Legend of the Ghostway Ritual in the Male Branch of Shootingway; Suckingway: Its Legend and Practice
- Paperback
- Saint Michaels, AZ: St. Michaels Press, 1950
Saint Michaels, AZ: St. Michaels Press, 1950. First edition. Paperback. Very Good +. 372pp. Octavo [23cm]. Tan wraps, printed with title on spine and front cover. Sun toning and a touch of moisture damage to spine. Mildly soiled textblock edges. One fold-out color illustration has been subtly repaired with tape. Two volumes bound as one.
A scarce text detailing specific rituals in Navajo ceremonialism and witchcraft. Each legend is told in Navajo, and translated into English. Haile also provides linguistic analysis and historical context for each retelling. With two fold-out color plates.
A scarce text detailing specific rituals in Navajo ceremonialism and witchcraft. Each legend is told in Navajo, and translated into English. Haile also provides linguistic analysis and historical context for each retelling. With two fold-out color plates.