The fourth world of the Hopis
by Courlander, Harold frey50
Published by : Crown Publishers Inc., (New York) , 1971 Physical details: 239 p.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sw 800 - 899 | 897.4 Cou (Browse shelf) | Available | 37720 |
Introduction: the coming of the Hopis.--Map of the Hopi country.--The Four Worlds.--The migrations.--The Lamehva people.--The destruction of Palatkwapi.--Homolovi and the journey northward.--Tokonave: the Snake and the Horn People.--Pakabva and the kachinas.--Maski, the land of the dead.--The Lalakon Dance at Shongopovi.--The dispersal from Sikyatki.--The flight from Huckovi.--Judgment by fire at Pivanhonkapi.--The antelope boy of Shongopovi.--The races between Payupki and Tikuvi.--The Castillas at Oraibi.--The arrival of the Tewas.--The destruction of Awatovi.--The Navajo attack on Oraibi.--The founding of Moencopi.--The breakup of Oraibi.
A collection of twenty legends of the Hopi people, originating in the different tribes and relating tales of journeys, wars, heroic deeds, and tribal heroes.