The Religious Life of the Zuñi Child by Matilda Coxe Stevenson
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"The Religious Life of the Zuñi Child" by Matilda Coxe Stevenson is an ethnographic account written in the early 20th century. This scientific publication delves into the rich spiritual and cultural practices of the Zuñi people, specifically from the perspective of their children. It explores various rituals and beliefs that define the religious upbringing of Zuñi children, showcasing the interplay between mythology and daily life. The book provides an in-depth examination of
the myths, customs, and ceremonies integral to the religious life of a Zuñi child, starting from birth and continuing through initiation into sacred orders. Stevenson describes the family's ceremonial practices related to childbearing, the rituals surrounding the birth of a child, and the various ways children are prepared for adulthood, particularly focusing on their involuntary and voluntary initiation into the Kōk-kō order. The text captures the essence of Zuñi spirituality, illustrating how children are immersed in their cultural heritage from a very young age, as they participate in a blend of mythological narratives, community rituals, and the worship of their deities, notably the Sun. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stevenson, Matilda Coxe, 1850-1915 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Religious Life of the Zuñi Child |
| Credits |
Produced by Carlo Traverso, William Flis, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net, from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque Nationale de France at gallica.bnf.fr. Color plates graciously provided by 1st-hand-history.org |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Zuni Indians -- Religion |
| Subject | Indian children -- North America |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16932 |
| Release Date | Oct 24, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 352 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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