The Snake Dance of the Moquis of Arizona is a historical account written by John Gregory Bourke, detailing his experiences with the Hopi tribe of Arizona during their annual snake dance ceremony. Bourke, a captain in the U.S. Army, was stationed in Arizona in the late 1800s and was fascinated by the Hopi culture and their religious practices.The book provides a detailed description of the snake dance ceremony, which involves the handling of live snakes by the Hopi men in order to bring rain to their crops and ensure a ...
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The Snake Dance of the Moquis of Arizona is a historical account written by John Gregory Bourke, detailing his experiences with the Hopi tribe of Arizona during their annual snake dance ceremony. Bourke, a captain in the U.S. Army, was stationed in Arizona in the late 1800s and was fascinated by the Hopi culture and their religious practices.The book provides a detailed description of the snake dance ceremony, which involves the handling of live snakes by the Hopi men in order to bring rain to their crops and ensure a successful harvest. Bourke describes the intricate preparations leading up to the ceremony, the symbolism behind the various rituals, and the intense emotions and beliefs of the Hopi participants.In addition to the snake dance, Bourke also writes about other aspects of Hopi culture, including their daily lives, social customs, and interactions with the U.S. government. He provides a unique perspective on the Hopi people and their traditions, and his writing is both informative and engaging.Overall, The Snake Dance of the Moquis of Arizona is a fascinating historical document that sheds light on a little-known aspect of Native American culture. It is a must-read for anyone interested in anthropology, history, or Native American studies.1884. The author has endeavored to present a truthful description of religious rites of the Moqui, the very existence of which is known to but a few of our people, and a narrative of incidents which may serve to entertain and amuse, if they do not instruct, those into whose hands this book may fall. The Moqui Indians inhabit seven different villages, situated a few leagues apart. In treating them all, it was impossible to avoid a seeming repetition of description, where the same apparel, food, arms and ceremonies were to be explained. This work is a narrative of a journey from Santa Fe, New Mexico, to the villages of the Moqui Indians of Arizona. Illustrated.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.
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