Michael Lomatuway'ma is a storyteller who preserves the rich oral traditions of the Hopi people. His works include the historical account The Oraibi Salt Journey to the Grand Canyon. He also shares traditional tales such as Hopi coyote tales, Maasaw, The magic hummingbird, and Hopi tales of destruction.
The bedbugs' night dance and other Hopi sexual tales =
The bedbugs' night dance and other Hopi sexual tales =
Synopsis
Explore the intricate world of Hopi sexual tales, revealing the wonders of initiation, the discomforts of desire, and the power of erotic love. These stories, presented in both original Hopi and English, range from animal fables to wildly bawdy narratives, showcasing the candor and vitality of Hopi imagination. With a preface and glossary by Ekkehart Malotki, and an introduction by E.N. Genovese, this collection offers rich cultural context and literary analysis.
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Characters
Bedbug BoyProtagonist
Hehey'asProtagonist
Horned Lizard girlsProtagonist
ItsivusAntagonist
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Edition
The bedbugs' night dance and other Hopi sexual tales =Unknown, 1995
399 pages
Published for Northern Arizona University by the University of Nebraska PressLanguage: EnglishISBN: 97808032319002 editions available
