The Central Concepts of Navajo World View (II).

Witherspoon, Gary

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Publication Date: 1975

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The Central Concepts of Navajo World View (II)

Witherspoon, Gary

Linguistics, 161, 69-87, Oct 75

The nature, essence, and power of thought and speech in Navajo ideology are discussed. Emphasis is given to speech and thought in the context of ritual. (SCC)

Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Languages, Cognitive Processes, Language Role, Mythology, Navajo, Religion, Speech, Symbolic Language, Verbal Communication, World Views

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