American Indian Quarterly, vol. 4, no. 4, A Special Symposium Issue on Navajo Mortuary Practices and Beliefs, 1978, pp. 347-365
Description
Looks at the conflicting accounts of the placement of a Navajo Jish in regards to burial. Jish or medicine bundles are made up sacred items that are used for a variety of reasons in Navajo culture.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 4, no. 4, A Special Symposium Issue on Navajo Mortuary Practices and Beliefs, 1978, pp. 397-405
Description
A discussion about educational, financial and spiritual changes in the Navajo lifestyle that has led to changes in Navajo beliefs and culture. However, these markers alone are not sufficient enough to prove the presence or absence of specifics beliefs and further research is required.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 5, no. 3, September 1981, pp. 44-46
Description
Article investigates the family 'clan' system in northern Australia and the belief in 'payback' in which people believe that all misfortunes are a result of others wishing them harm.
MELUS, vol. 5, no. 4, New Writers and New Insights , Winter, 1978, pp. 2-17
Description
Contends that the author emphasizes that strength is drawn from adaptation of traditions to modern circumstances, rather than a strict adherence to old rituals.