{"product_id":"zuni-folk-tales-frank-h-cushing-9781397667816","title":"Zuni Folk Tales","description":"\u003cp\u003eImmersed in the spiritual world of the Zuni people, this collection offers a rare glimpse into a vibrant tradition where myth, ritual, and daily life are deeply entwined. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough richly detailed ethnographic accounts, the narratives illuminate the central role of ceremonial practices-particularly the ritual dances of the masked Kachinas-in sustaining fertility, invoking rain, and guiding the rhythms of the year. Set against the cultural backdrop of the American Southwest, these folk tales reveal the enduring significance of spiritual expression in Zuni society. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith reverence and insight, the book captures the profound integration of belief and tradition, offering readers a compelling entry into one of America's most distinctive Indigenous cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Frank H. Cushing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1397667818\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781397667816\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Left of Brain Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/02\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 350\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.08lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.95d","brand":"Frank H. Cushing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46906743816447,"sku":"9781397667816","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8cfbc8b1-be39-4075-b285-eb5bd33234f8.jpg?v=1748771296","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/zuni-folk-tales-frank-h-cushing-9781397667816","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}