Edmund Nequatewa Books

Delve into the rich tapestry of four Native American cultures, showcasing their unique lifestyles, beliefs, and legends. This omnibus edition offers insights into their harmonious relationship with nature and their intricate social structures before European contact. It features "The Sacred Formulas of the Cherokees," "Blackfoot Lodge Tales," "Truth of a Hopi," and "Navaho Myths, Prayers, and Songs," providing a comprehensive look at their spiritual practices and cultural heritage. Explore the mystic traditions that define these diverse communities.

This book, written in a storytelling style, presents many of the abiding beliefs and traditions of the Hopi Native Americans. A compelling narrative steeped in the unique legacy of the Hopis, this text seeks to explain the tribal structures and practices of the tribespeople. We discover how the Hopi's hierarchy is deeply entwined with their cultural mores, ceremonies, and the oral tradition wherein stories traverse the ages. The history of Hopi interactions with outsiders such as the Spanish and the neighboring Navajo tribe are recounted with lively detail. Edmund Nequatewa was an ethnic Hopi, and we find here a book authentic in both information and tone. A man keen to respect his ancestors' old and deep-seated ways produced a work which displays the nature of the Hopi while being uninfluenced by established, scholarly methods of anthropology. Insulated from banality and instead brimming with human spirit, this work is a worthy read for those curious of Native American history and culture.

Exploring the myths, legends, and belief systems of the Hopi, the book offers an authentic perspective on their culture through the eyes of Edmund Nequatewa. It includes traditional oral histories alongside poignant narratives of the Hopi's resistance to enforced boarding schools, revealing their resilience and deep connection to their heritage. This work provides a captivating insight into the psyche of the Hopi people, showcasing their unique worldview and cultural identity.