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Hopi tales of destruction

Hopi Tales of Destruction preserve seven powerful tales about ancient Hopi villages that now lie in ruins. These narratives shed considerable light on the Hopi's past, giving insights into cultural valuesand social motivations beyond the ability of archaeology. Related by storytellers from Second and Third Mesa, these tales vividly describe village destruction and show how much human evils such as witchcraft, hubris, corruption, and betrayal, of fundamental values can precipitate social disintegration and chaos.

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  • "Hopi Tales of Destruction preserve seven powerful tales about ancient Hopi villages that now lie in ruins. These narratives shed considerable light on the Hopi's past, giving insights into cultural valuesand social motivations beyond the ability of archaeology. Related by storytellers from Second and Third Mesa, these tales vividly describe village destruction and show how much human evils such as witchcraft, hubris, corruption, and betrayal, of fundamental values can precipitate social disintegration and chaos."@en

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