Zuni Ritual Poetry

Zuni Ritual Poetry is a book written by Ruth L. Bunzel that explores the traditional poetry and songs of the Zuni people, a Native American tribe located in New Mexico. The book delves into the significance and meaning behind these poems, which are an integral part of Zuni religious and cultural practices. The author provides translations of the original Zuni texts, along with detailed analysis and commentary on their content and style. The book also includes photographs and illustrations that offer a glimpse into Zuni life and culture. Overall, Zuni Ritual Poetry is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the rich poetic 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.

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.