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To live in and to have traditional ceremonies. Asdzaan Nadleehe (changing woman, the principal deity) is said to have made the first one. All the parts of it connect symbolically to the universe. There are places in it where men and women, guest, medicine men, should sit and where sleeping, eating, etc must take place
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∙ 9y agowhat were navajo hogans made of
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Hogans are in what religion?
The Navajo
What homes do Navajo live in?
hogans
Was the Navajo hogans temporary?
yes
What were Navajo houses called?
Hogans
What was the Navajo Tribe shelter?
Hogans
What homes do Navajo Indians live in?
hogans
Why did Navajo live in hogans?
Because it was sacred to them.
What are hogans?
They are a traditional Navajo Indian dwelling.
Do Navajo Indians live in pueblos?
no they lived in hogans
What was particulary beneficaial about the Navajo dwelling?
Hogans are warm in the winter and cool in the summer because of the thermal mass of the logs and earth on top. Hogans face east to greet the dawn each day. Hogans are described in the creation stories and have religious and philosophical meaning. Many Navajo ceremonies take place in hogans.
What were the Navajo indians home like?
the navajo lived in hogans mud sticks They were earthen houses - miranda did navajo report in 5th grade
Did the Navajo live in hogans?
Yes, traditional Navajo homes are called hogans. Hogans are made with a wood framework that is covered with clay. The door always faces east. The thick earthen walls keep the hogan warm in cold weather and cool in warm weather.
