The Night Chant: A Navaho Ceremony - Hardcover

by Washington Matthews (Author)

The Night Chant: A Navaho Ceremony by Washington Matthews is a comprehensive and detailed account of the Navajo Night Chant, one of the most important and sacred ceremonies of the Navajo people. Matthews, who was a medical doctor and ethnologist, spent many years living among the Navajo and studying their culture and traditions. In this book, he provides a detailed description of the Night Chant, including its history, rituals, songs, prayers, and symbolism. He also discusses the role of the chant in Navajo society and its significance as a healing ceremony. The book includes numerous illustrations and photographs, as well as transcriptions of the songs and prayers used in the ceremony. This is an essential resource for anyone interested in Navajo culture and spirituality, as well as for scholars 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.