EPISODE · Dec 3, 2024 · 46 MIN
The Iron John Podcast: Robert Bringhurst Navajo Story
from The Iron John Podcast · host Minnesota Men's Conference
In this episode, Robert Bringhurst narrates, translates, and discusses a Navajo story that was transcribed in the Navajo language by Edward Sapir from a telling by story carrier Chala-tzo in 1929. Robert discusses oral cultures and the dangers oral literatures face when they encounter a literate, grasping, and somewhat deranged culture. The tale focuses on the travels of Changing Woman’s Son to the Six Mountains to bring into the world some of that which the people would need. This recording is from the 40th Anniversary Minnesota Men’s Conference that was held in October 2024.Thanks to Joshua Schmidt for audio engineering the recording. If this podcast speaks to you, please consider joining us at one of our events for men. Go to www.minnesotamensconference.com for more information.
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In this episode, Robert Bringhurst narrates, translates, and discusses a Navajo story that was transcribed in the Navajo language by Edward Sapir from a telling by story carrier Chala-tzo in 1929. Robert discusses oral cultures and the dangers oral literatures face when they encounter a literate, grasping, and somewhat deranged culture. The tale focuses on the travels of Changing Woman’s Son to the Six Mountains to bring into the world some of that which the people would need. This reco...
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