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]. Gray wraps, printed with title on spine and front cover. Subtle sun toning to spine. Small pen mark on verso of front wrap. "Woodard's Indian Arts" label on title page. Both color plates present in pristine condition. 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.