Question
According to the observations that Washington Matthews made of Navajo songs, which of the following reasons is most likely the purpose of “Twelfth Song of Thunder”?
to ask the gods for wealth and material items
to heal the sick people within the community
to welcome visitors and travelers
to ask for a gift, such as rain, from nature
to ask the gods for wealth and material items
to heal the sick people within the community
to welcome visitors and travelers
to ask for a gift, such as rain, from nature
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The most likely purpose of the "Twelfth Song of Thunder," based on Washington Matthews' observations of Navajo songs, is **to ask for a gift, such as rain, from nature**. This song is traditionally associated with invoking natural forces and soliciting blessings from the elements, particularly rain, which is vital for the agricultural practices and overall well-being of the Navajo community.