How Long to Read Hopi Stories of Witchcraft, Shamanism, and Magic

How Long Does it Take to Read Hopi Stories of Witchcraft, Shamanism, and Magic?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 9 minutes to read Hopi Stories of Witchcraft, Shamanism, and Magic by Ekkehart Malotki

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The traditional Hopi world, as reflected in Hopi oral literature, is infused with magic?a seamless tapestry of everyday life and the supernatural. That magic and wonder are vividly depicted in this marvelous collection of authentic folktales. For the Hopis, the spoken or sung word can have a magical effect on others. Witchcraft?the wielding of magic for selfish purposes by a powaqa, or sorcerer?has long been a powerful, malevolent force. Sorcerers are said to have the ability to change into animals such as a crow, a coyote, a bat, or a skeleton fly, and hold their meetings in a two-tiered kiva to the northeast of Hopi territory. Shamanism, the more benevolent but equally powerful use of magic for healing, was once commonplace but is no longer practiced among the Hopis. Shamans, or povosyaqam, often used animal familiars and quartz crystals to help them to see, diagnose, and cure illnesses. Spun through these tales are supernatural beings, otherworldly landscapes, magical devices and medicines, and shamans and witches. One story tells about a man who follows his wife one night and discovers that she is a witch, while another relates how a jealous woman uses the guise of an owl to make a rival woman's baby sick. Other tales include the account of a boy who is killed by kachinas and then resurrected as a medicine man and the story of a huge rattlesnake, a giant bear, and a mountain lion that forever guard the entrance to Maski, the Land of the Dead.

How long is Hopi Stories of Witchcraft, Shamanism, and Magic?

Hopi Stories of Witchcraft, Shamanism, and Magic by Ekkehart Malotki is 358 pages long, and a total of 92,364 words.

This makes it 121% the length of the average book. It also has 113% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Hopi Stories of Witchcraft, Shamanism, and Magic Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 24 minutes to read Hopi Stories of Witchcraft, Shamanism, and Magic aloud.

What Reading Level is Hopi Stories of Witchcraft, Shamanism, and Magic?

Hopi Stories of Witchcraft, Shamanism, and Magic is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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