User:Jameswateska/Four Sacred Mountains of the Navajo/Arabdhabiswas Peer Review

The passage provides a brief overview of the Navajo's belief in the supernatural power of geographic features, particularly the four sacred mountains that bound the Navajo Country in the four cardinal directions. It also explains the significance of the color scheme assigned to each peak, which is based on the observations of the land from the Navajo's initial settlement in the area. The passage further emphasizes the importance of these sacred mountains in instilling the essence of life and cosmic harmony for the Navajo and warns against the damage caused to these sacred sites by humans, which can result in dire consequences. Overall, the passage provides a good introduction to the Navajo's beliefs and practices regarding sacred geography. The use of specific examples and quotes from a primary source (Father Berard Haile) adds credibility and depth to the discussion. However, the passage could benefit from more elaboration on the specific ways in which these sacred mountains provide for the Navajo's necessities and how the destruction of these sites has led to social disintegration. Additionally, the passage could benefit from a more critical analysis of the role of non-Native people in the desecration of these sacred sites and the implications of this for Indigenous sovereignty and self-determination.

Positives: The passage offers a clear and concise overview of the Navajo's beliefs and practices regarding sacred geography. It effectively highlights the importance of the four sacred mountains in Navajo culture and explains the significance of the color scheme assigned to each peak. The use of quotes from a primary source adds credibility to the discussion and demonstrates the author's attention to detail.

Things to Improve: While the passage provides a good introduction to the Navajo's beliefs and practices, it could benefit from more elaboration on how the sacred mountains provide for the Navajo's necessities. For instance, the passage could explore how the mountains are connected to the Navajo's traditional practices of hunting, gathering, and agriculture.

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