The Night Chant

The Night Chant: A Navaho Ceremony is a book written by Washington Matthews, which provides a detailed account of the Night Chant, a complex and sacred ceremony of the Navajo people. Matthews, who was a physician and ethnographer, spent several years studying the Navajo culture and language, and this book is a result of his extensive research and observations.The Night Chant is one of the most important ceremonies of the Navajo people, which is performed over nine days and nights. It is believed to have healing powers and is performed to restore balance and harmony in the individual and the community. Matthews provides a comprehensive description of the ceremony, including its rituals, songs, prayers, and the role of the participants.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of the Navajo culture, including their history, beliefs, and customs. Matthews also describes the role of the medicine man, who is the leader of the ceremony, and the various tools and materials used in the ceremony.The second part of the book is a detailed account of the Night Chant ceremony. Matthews describes each day of the ceremony, including the songs, prayers, and rituals performed. He also provides translations of the Navajo chants and prayers, which adds to the authenticity of the book.Overall, The Night Chant: A Navaho Ceremony is an important book for anyone interested in the Navajo culture and their traditional ceremonies. Matthews' detailed and insightful account of the Night Chant provides a valuable resource for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in Native American culture.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1902 Edition.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.