essay

Songscapes and calendar sticks

hohokam millenniumSanta Fe, N.M. • Published In 2007 • Pages: 130-139

By: Darling, J. Andrew, Lewis, Barnaby V..

Abstract
Darling and Lewis describe how the 'descendants of the Huhugam (Hohokam) interpret geographical space through song traditions. We examine songscapes--landscapes remembered through O'odham song--and their relationship to traditional infrastructure for travel and the archaeology of ancient trails.' (page 131). Knowledge of trails can tell us about the locations and distributions of sacred sites and settlements. A person who knows the songs knows where to go and the dangers along the way.
Subjects
Routes
Travel
tradition
Hohokam
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Types
Archaeologist
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2009
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1050-550 BP (AD 950-1450)
Coverage Place
Arizona, United States
Notes
J. Andrew Darling and Barnaby V. Lewis
For bibliographical references see document 89:Fish and Fish
LCCN
2007024336
LCSH
Hohokam culture--Arizona--Phoenix
Excavations (Archaeology)--Arizona--Phoenix
Phoenix (Ariz.)--Antiquities