The Prayer Of A Navajo Shaman (1888)

The Prayer of a Navajo Shaman is a book written by Washington Matthews in 1888. The book is a collection of prayers, songs, and chants used by Navajo shamans during their healing ceremonies. Matthews, who was a surgeon and ethnographer, spent several years living among the Navajo people and studying their culture and traditions. The book is divided into three parts, each containing a different type of prayer. The first part includes prayers for healing and protection, while the second part contains prayers for hunting and agriculture. The third part includes songs and chants used in various ceremonies, such as the Night Chant and the Mountain Chant.The prayers in the book are written in Navajo with an English translation provided for each prayer. Matthews also includes detailed explanations of the meaning and significance of each prayer, providing insight into the Navajo culture and worldview.The Prayer of a Navajo Shaman is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American spirituality and culture. It provides a rare glimpse into the spiritual practices of the Navajo people and their deep connection to the natural world.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.