A dictionary of Biblical allusions in Momaday's House made of dawn

Abstract

Biblical allusions resonate in Momaday's House Made of Dawn. Momaday is masterful at augmenting his writing with both explicit and ambiguous references. Unfortunately, a cataloging of biblical allusions within this classic text has yet to be completed. This volume of two hundred and twenty-six allusions is an attempt to remedy this deficiency. The references are compiled in dictionary format in the order they appear in the text. Its purpose is to present the biblical brilliance of Momaday's classic novel.