Mythology and Values

An Analysis of Navaho Chantway Myths

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Native American Studies, Folklore & Mythology
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Author: Katherine Spencer ISBN: 9781477306406
Publisher: University of Texas Press Publication: November 11, 2014
Imprint: University of Texas Press Language: English
Author: Katherine Spencer
ISBN: 9781477306406
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Publication: November 11, 2014
Imprint: University of Texas Press
Language: English
In this book, Katherine Spencer examines Navaho cultural values by studying a specific subset of Navaho mythology: chantway myths, part of ceremonies performed to cure illness. She begins with a summary of the general plot construction of chantway myths and the value themes presented in these plots., then discusses “explanatory elements” inserted by the narrators of the myths. She continues with a deeper analysis of the cultural value judgements conveyed by these myths. At the end of the book, Spencer includes abstracts of the myths she discusses.
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In this book, Katherine Spencer examines Navaho cultural values by studying a specific subset of Navaho mythology: chantway myths, part of ceremonies performed to cure illness. She begins with a summary of the general plot construction of chantway myths and the value themes presented in these plots., then discusses “explanatory elements” inserted by the narrators of the myths. She continues with a deeper analysis of the cultural value judgements conveyed by these myths. At the end of the book, Spencer includes abstracts of the myths she discusses.

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