Project Gutenberg 2010-02-27 Public domain in the USA. 191 Downs, James F. 1923 1999 61004716 Washo Religion Anthropological Records, Vol. 16, No. 9 "Washo Religion" by James F. Downs is a scientific publication written in the early 1960s. This anthropological study delves into the religious beliefs, practices, mythology, and rituals of the Washo Indians, who inhabit regions of California and Nevada. The work aims to illuminate the continuity and change in their religious life, providing insights gained from fieldwork among the Washo, juxtaposing contemporary practices with traditional roots. The opening of the text presents a comprehensive preface and introduction, outlining the author's intentions and methodology in documenting the cultural and religious practices of the Washo people. Downs begins by acknowledging the limited existing literature on the Washo culture and emphasizes the vibrant continuance of their religious identity despite the challenges posed by modernization and colonial impact. He details his fieldwork experiences, highlighting that the Washo hold onto their rich mythology and belief systems, which adapt over time while maintaining core components that define their worldview. The author sets a scholarly tone, intending to contribute significantly to the understanding of the Washo's religious practices and their evolution in response to external influences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Washoe Indians -- Religion E011 Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: Archaeology & Anthropology Category: Religion/Spirituality 206965 2025-07-13T04:21:16.249678 text/html 219262 2010-02-27T13:11:36 text/html 134581 2025-07-13T04:21:21.849664 application/epub+zip 139068 2025-07-13T04:21:18.194698 application/epub+zip 428288 2010-02-27T13:11:50 application/pdf 139068 2025-07-13T04:21:17.004680 application/epub+zip 262050 2025-07-13T04:21:24.658688 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 233443 2025-07-13T04:21:21.100648 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 114496 2022-09-14T11:51:02.230882 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 154182 2025-07-13T04:21:15.583692 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 155064 2020-06-16T11:47:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 154923 2010-02-27T13:11:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 154917 2010-02-27T13:11:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 26629 2025-07-13T04:21:24.792633 application/rdf+xml 143266 2010-02-27T13:11:51 application/prs.tei 12051 2025-07-13T04:21:17.501708 image/jpeg 3314 2025-07-13T04:21:17.251694 image/jpeg 57944 2020-06-16T11:47:31 application/octet-stream application/zip 57734 2010-02-27T13:11:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 64556 2010-02-27T13:11:37 application/octet-stream application/zip 131520 2010-02-27T13:11:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 52864 2010-02-27T13:11:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 57716 2010-02-27T13:11:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 131894 2025-07-13T04:21:16.263668 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog