02240cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000330011524500840014826400510023230000470028333600260033033700260035633800360038250000310041852013530044953400450180265300430184785600430189099900170193319331UtSlPG20260610133442.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE0111 aStevenson, James,d1840-188810aCeremonial of Hasjelti Dailjis and Mythical Sand Painting of the Navajo Indians 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-09-20  a"Ceremonial of Hasjelti Dailjis and Mythical Sand Painting of the Navajo Indians" by James Stevenson is a detailed account of Navajo ceremonial practices, likely written in the late 19th century. The work meticulously documents a nine-day healing ceremony attended by Navajo community members, emphasizing the cultural significance of sand painting and its role in spiritual healing. It highlights rituals, mythologies, and the elaborate performance involving the impersonation of ritual deities, which serves both a healing purpose and a means of cultural expression."  "The opening of the work introduces the author’s firsthand experience at a Navajo healing ceremony he witnessed in 1885. It sets the stage for the nine-day event held on a plateau near Keam's Canyon, where around 1,200 Navajos gathered, illustrating the vibrant rituals that included gambling, races, and the main purpose of healing a prominent member of the tribe. Stevenson provides context about the roles of various participants, including the theurgist, who performed healing rituals through intricate symbolism, such as sand paintings and sacred offerings. Through his descriptions, the author emphasizes the deep spirituality and community ties woven into these ceremonies, reflecting the rich tapestry of Navajo culture." (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNavajo Indians -- Rites and ceremonies40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19331  c60716d60716