The Navaho Fire Dance Or Corral Dance A Brief Account Of Its Practice And Meaning

The Navaho Fire Dance or Corral Dance: A Brief Account of Its Practice and Meaning is a book written by Berard Haile, an American anthropologist and linguist. The book provides a detailed description of the Navajo Fire Dance, also known as the Corral Dance, which is a traditional Navajo ceremony that is performed to ensure the well-being of the community. Haile's account of the Fire Dance includes information on the history of the ceremony, its significance in Navajo culture, the preparation and conduct of the dance, and the symbolism behind the various elements of the dance. The book also includes photographs and illustrations that help to bring the ceremony to life for readers. Overall, The Navaho Fire Dance or Corral Dance: A Brief Account of Its Practice and Meaning provides a fascinating insight into the Navajo culture and their traditional ceremonies. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in anthropology, Native American culture, or the history of traditional ceremonies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.