1. HIST 1658: Lecture 2 Culture, land, and archaeology

2. Review--oral tradition Common themes of creation stories: –Explain migration –Explain relationship of people to place –Revealing belief systems that ensure harmony and subsistence Language reflects cultural values

3. Language and Belief Systems Belief systems function: to heal the sick To gain power To assure subsistence To maintain harmony

4. Overview of Belief Systems Culture area method Assuring Subsistence Gaining Power Healing the sick Maintain Harmony (reciprocity) geomythology--Vine Deloria –Reveals a false dichotomy between faith and reason

5. Archaeological Interpretations Bering Land Bridge theory Clovis, NM Monte Verde, Chile Lifestyles Investing in land Spirituality and subsistence

6. Chaco Canyon “Anasazi” culture Size and dimensions Theory of creation #1: trade & exchange Theory of creation #2: religion & science Abandonment theories