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THE NAVAJO INDIANS IN NEW MEXICO ALWAYS BURY THEIR DEAD FACING
THE EAST. THEY ALSO ALWAYS HAVE THE DOORS OF THEIR HOGANS FACING
EAST. THIS IS BECAUSE THEY ARE SUN WORSHIPPERS AND THE SUN RISES
IN THE EAST.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAINT CLAIR SHORES

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial

Date learned: 03-00-1984

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