The death journey of a Hopi Indian: A case study.
J. Green
Journal of Near-Death Studies 2008 DOI: 10.17514/jnds-2008-26-4-p283-293 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Case study Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Don Talayesva, a Hopi Indian; 11 Native American NDE accounts reported by Jenny Wade; modern-day NDEs |
| Key findings | Argues that Talayesva's NDE, occurring between 1900 and 1910, exhibits culturally specific elements tied to Hopi beliefs and historical circumstances, and that comparing it with other Native American and modern NDEs reveals both shared features and notable differences shaped by cultural and temporal context. |
Abstract
Article presenting the case study of the "death journey" or near-death experience (NDE) of Don Talayesva, a Hopi Indian, whose experience occurred between 1900 and 1910. The article compares and contrasts his experience with 11 accounts of Native American NDEs reported by Jenny Wade, as well as with modern day NDEs.