02417cam a22003133u 4500 16932 UtSlPG 20260610133409.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E011 Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1850-1915 The Religious Life of the Zuñi Child Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-10-24 Produced by Carlo Traverso, William Flis, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net, from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque Nationale de France at http://gallica.bnf.fr. Color plates graciously provided by 1st-hand-history.org "The Religious Life of the Zuñi Child" by Matilda Coxe Stevenson is an ethnographic account written in the early 20th century. This scientific publication delves into the rich spiritual and cultural practices of the Zuñi people, specifically from the perspective of their children. It explores various rituals and beliefs that define the religious upbringing of Zuñi children, showcasing the interplay between mythology and daily life. The book provides an in-depth examination of the myths, customs, and ceremonies integral to the religious life of a Zuñi child, starting from birth and continuing through initiation into sacred orders. Stevenson describes the family's ceremonial practices related to childbearing, the rituals surrounding the birth of a child, and the various ways children are prepared for adulthood, particularly focusing on their involuntary and voluntary initiation into the Kōk-kō order. The text captures the essence of Zuñi spirituality, illustrating how children are immersed in their cultural heritage from a very young age, as they participate in a blend of mythological narratives, community rituals, and the worship of their deities, notably the Sun. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Zuni Indians -- Religion Indian children -- North America https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16932 58320 58320