Zuni Ritual Poetry - Softcover

Bunzel, Ruth L

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1432576690 ISBN 13: 9781432576691

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2007

Synopsis

Zuni Ritual Poetry is a book written by Ruth L. Bunzel that focuses on the traditional poetry of the Zuni people, a Native American tribe located in New Mexico. The book is a comprehensive study of the Zuni poetry and its role in their religious and cultural practices. It explores the various forms of Zuni poetry, including songs, prayers, and chants, and their significance in Zuni rituals and ceremonies. Bunzel provides an in-depth analysis of the language, structure, and themes of Zuni poetry, as well as its connection to Zuni mythology and cosmology. The book also includes translations of Zuni poems, along with their original Zuni text, allowing readers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of the Zuni language. Overall, Zuni Ritual Poetry is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American literature, culture, and spirituality, offering a unique perspective on the rich and diverse traditions of the Zuni people.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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About the Author

Ruth Leah Bunzel (18 April 1898 – 14 January 1990) was an American anthropologist, known for her studies of the Zuni people and of alcoholism in two Latin American villages. She started her career as the secretary of Franz Boas, founder of anthropology at Columbia University, who encouraged her to take up anthropology directly.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1432576690
• ISBN 13: 9781432576691
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 228