Navaho Myths, Prayers, and Songs by Washington Matthews

Navaho Myths, Prayers, and Songs by Washington Matthews

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Navaho Myths, Prayers, and Songs by Washington Matthews

Collected here are stories, prayers, and songs of the Navaho people including A Tale of Kininaekai, A Prayer of the Second Day of the Night Chant, A Prayer of the Fourth Day of the Night Chant, The Story of Bekotsidi, and Protection Song (to be sung on going into battle).

Washington Matthews (1843-1905), U.S. Army Major and Surgeon, was based in the Southwest for a number of years. Conversant in Navajo, he was one of the earliest recorders of Navajo culture.

Grace McNeley was born and raised in Shiprock, New Mexico.

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ISBN 13 9781515438151
ISBN 10 1515438155
Title Navaho Myths, Prayers, and Songs
Author Washington Matthews
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher A & D Publishing
Year published 2018-04-03
Number of pages 48
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.