Mythology and Values

An Analysis of Navaho Chantway Myths

Häftad, Engelska, 1957

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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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum1957-01-01
Mått152 x 229 x 15 mm
Vikt454 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieAmerican Folklore Society Memoir Series
Antal sidor248
FörlagUniversity of Texas Press
ISBN9780292735286

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PrefaceI. IntroductionII. Navaho Chantway MythsIII. Plot Construction and Value ThemesThe Pattern of Plot ConstructionA. The Hero’s PredicamentB. The Hero’s Rescue and Acquisition of PowerC. The Hero’s Family and Affinal RelationsValue ThemesA. Health and IllnessB. Power and KnowledgeC. Family RelationshipsD. Self-Assertion and ResponsibilityIV. Explanatory ElementsHealth, Fertility, Ritual Observance, Sex and Family Relations, Aggression, Irresponsibility, Property, Animal Origins, MiscellaneousV. Sanctions and standardsIntroductionSubsistence and PropertyA. SubsistenceB. PovertyC. ResponsibilitySex and MarriageFamily and KinA. Parents and ChildrenB. SiblingsSome Aspects of Interpersonal RelationsA. Companionship and HospitalityB. AggressionVI. ConclusionsReview of FindingsDiscussion of Theoretical ProblemsVII. Abstracts of Chantway MythsHail WayWater WayMale Shooting WayBig Star WayMountaintop WayProstitution WayMoth WayBeauty WayNight WayThe VisionaryThe Stricken TwinsPlume WayNavaho Wind WayChiricahua Wind WayEagle WayBead WayFlint WayGhostway Ritual of Male Shooting WayEnemy WayVIII. ReferencesNotesBibliography