Myth of Mountain Chant and Beauty Chant (Pamphlet)

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Description

Editor (Recorder): Wheelwright, Mary C. (1878-1958)

Publisher: Museum of Navajo Ceremonial Art

Pub Date: 1951

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Fair to Good.  Stapled binding tight.  No marks, tears, bends or folds.  Light edge and corner wear.  Foxing to front and rear spine edge.

Notes: Bulletin Number Five.  Pamphlet.  “Myth of Mountain Chant” told by Hasteen Klah, and “Beauty Chant” told by Hasteen Gahni.  For an oversimplified description of the Mountain Chant see https://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Navajo+Mountain+Chant .  The Beauty Chant is NOT a part of the Blessingway ceremony.  It is similar to the Mountain Chant, but somewhat less violent.  For a brief biography of Hosteen Klah see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hosteen_Klah