02249cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000320012824500190016026400510017930000470023033600260027733700260030333800360032949000440036550000310040952013030044053400450174365300310178883000440181985600430186399900170190631429UtSlPG20260610133721.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a61004716  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE0111 aDowns, James F.,d1923-199910aWasho Religion 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aAnthropological Records, Vol. 16, No. 9  aRelease date is 2010-02-27  a"Washo Religion" by James F. Downs is a scientific publication written in the early 1960s. This anthropological study delves into the religious beliefs, practices, mythology, and rituals of the Washo Indians, who inhabit regions of California and Nevada. The work aims to illuminate the continuity and change in their religious life, providing insights gained from fieldwork among the Washo, juxtaposing contemporary practices with traditional roots.  The opening of the text presents a comprehensive preface and introduction, outlining the author's intentions and methodology in documenting the cultural and religious practices of the Washo people. Downs begins by acknowledging the limited existing literature on the Washo culture and emphasizes the vibrant continuance of their religious identity despite the challenges posed by modernization and colonial impact. He details his fieldwork experiences, highlighting that the Washo hold onto their rich mythology and belief systems, which adapt over time while maintaining core components that define their worldview. The author sets a scholarly tone, intending to contribute significantly to the understanding of the Washo's religious practices and their evolution in response to external influences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWashoe Indians -- Religion 0aAnthropological Records, Vol. 16, No. 940uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31429  c72275d72275