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Zuni Folk Tales
Paperback
Publisher Price: $39.99
ISBN13: 9781397667816
Publisher: Left of Brain Books
Published: May 2 2025
Pages: 350
Weight: 1.08
Height: 0.95 Width: 5.25 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Immersed in the spiritual world of the Zuni people, this collection offers a rare glimpse into a vibrant tradition where myth, ritual, and daily life are deeply entwined.
Through richly detailed ethnographic accounts, the narratives illuminate the central role of ceremonial practices-particularly the ritual dances of the masked Kachinas-in sustaining fertility, invoking rain, and guiding the rhythms of the year. Set against the cultural backdrop of the American Southwest, these folk tales reveal the enduring significance of spiritual expression in Zuni society.
With reverence and insight, the book captures the profound integration of belief and tradition, offering readers a compelling entry into one of America's most distinctive Indigenous cultures.
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