The Mountain Chant
Washington Matthews
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The Mountain Chant
Published
1997
Publisher
University of Utah Press
Pages
89
ISBN-10
0874805422
Description
The Mountain Chant is a nine-day Navajo healing ceremony, one of several major rites undertaken only in winter. Aside from curing disease, it brings rain and invokes the unseen powers for general benefit. Though perhaps practiced less often now than better-known ceremonies such as the Night Chant, it is by no means forgotten. Fully faithful to the original book published by Washington Matthews over a century ago, this edition contains the story of the wandering hero upon whose exploits the Mountain Chant is based, a description of each of the nine ceremonial days, and original song text and translations.
Subjects
The Navajo skinwalker, witchcraft, & related spiritual phenomena
Navaho religion
A study of Navajo symbolism
Scourged
Navajo creation myth
The religious spirit of the Navajo
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Mountain Chant?
This edition of The Mountain Chant has approximately 89 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Mountain Chant?
For most readers, The Mountain Chant typically takes between 1h 51m and 1h 14m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 22,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 29m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 3 days • Estimated word count: 22,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Mountain Chant?
The estimated word count for The Mountain Chant is approximately 22,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Mountain Chant?
The Mountain Chant was written by Washington Matthews.
When was The Mountain Chant published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.