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100 1 _aDowns, James F.,
_d1923-1999
245 1 0 _aWasho Religion
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aAnthropological Records, Vol. 16, No. 9
500 _aRelease date is 2010-02-27
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWashoe Indians -- Religion
830 0 _aAnthropological Records, Vol. 16, No. 9
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31429
999 _c72275
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