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100 1 _aFewkes, Jesse Walter,
_d1850-1930
245 1 4 _aThe Winter Solstice Altars at Hano Pueblo
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2013-02-23
508 _aProduced by Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The Winter Solstice Altars at Hano Pueblo" by Jesse Walter Fewkes is an anthropological study written in the late 19th century. This scientific publication explores the unique Winter Solstice ceremonies and altars constructed by the Tewa clans residing at Hano Pueblo in northeastern Arizona, shedding light on their rituals that are distinct yet culturally significant within the broader context of Native American traditions. In this detailed account, Fewkes examines the cultural and historical background of Hano Pueblo, tracing its settlement by Tewa clans from the Rio Grande valley and their retention of Tanoan customs amidst the Hopi influence. The book describes the intricate rituals performed during the midwinter ceremony known as Tûñtai, highlighting the construction and significance of the altars, the various components used in them (such as clay effigies and ceremonial meal patterns), and the community involvement in these sacred practices. By documenting the altars and their relation to the cultural identity of the Hano people, Fewkes provides critical insights into the persistence of Tewa traditions and their interaction with surrounding Native cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIndian mythology -- North America
653 _aIndians of North America -- Arizona
653 _aHopi Indians -- Religion
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42175
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