The Navaho Fire Dance Or Corral Dance: A Brief Account Of Its Practice And Meaning

By Berard Haile

Book Overview

The Navaho Fire Dance Or Corral Dance: A Brief Account Of Its Practice And Meaning is a book written by Berard Haile. It provides a comprehensive description of the Navajo Fire Dance or Corral Dance, which is a traditional Navajo ceremony that is performed to seek blessings from the gods and to ward off evil spirits. The book covers the history, practice, and meaning of the dance, including the rituals, songs, and prayers that are involved. The author also explores the symbolism and significance of the various elements of the dance, such as the fire, the cornmeal, and the eagle feathers. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Navajo culture and spirituality, as well as for scholars and researchers in the field of anthropology and Native American studies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1168841208
• ISBN13: 9781168841209
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"