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That might call for a new thread. Coyote is the most dynamic and complex deity of the Navajo culture. Almost every tale has some reference to Coyote and his interactions and the result of such actions. He is without doubt the center of our culture and most our teachings are based on Coyotes actions. Every other animal deity has their own virtues and stories, but by comparison, Coyote
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Well, to answer your question. I would have to agree to the direction that you are attempting to lay out. Now I can definitely say that my family and opinions of other navajo whom I have discussed this with have come to that very conclusion. We believe that when a skin is taken on by a skin walker that the mentally become that animal while keeping their human sentience. This basically m
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I see you can use google to search for articles on the Internet. The Navajo did have some sheep but even the links that you have provided state that the Navajo were indeed nomadic. We hunted primarily as a means of food and we grew corn in canyons. The corn agriculture aspect was taught to us by the pueblo people. And the herding of animals was also given to supplement our food supplies
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The difference of opinion between the Ute tribe and the Navajo tribe would vastly differ because prior to the surrendering of either tribe to the U.S. Government both tribes were at war. This rivalry is seeded so deep that it even exists in other forms to this very day. The Utes take on the skinwalker is just that. They had no knowledge of what the skinswalker purpose was other than to be
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I myself had pondered how to possibly capture these individuals on camera. However, this kind of equipment is quite expensive. The plausability of purchasing this equipment, setting it up, maintaining and checking the daily captures requires funding. I would love to see a non-profit group attempt to capture one of these individuals on film. However, this group would have to overcome a l
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Again, it appears that you have misunderstood something that my wife has written upon my behalf. They aren't harassing Stephanie. They are harassing my family as a whole. What we are sharing with you is my immediate families experiences with these skinwalkers. Nobody is claiming to be special, most families on the reservation can recount an experience with them. It is a part of lif
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I think you might have misunderstood what my wife was trying to explain for me in her hastily written summary of one of my experiences. The house was a little more than a mile away from the main "dirt highway" The road to the gate was badly maintained, it maybe got graded once a year if that. The car that we were in, a Cadillac oddly enough, could only go roughly about 15 miles
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I wouldn't doubt it. The cunning that I have seen them display is eerie at times.
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I would have to agree. Based on my own experiences the speed is a burstable ability. Something that they cannot maintain for any more than 30 seconds. However, the speed is usually enough to put enough distance between itself and the intended target.
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I would have to digress. I can vouch that I am not alone when it comes to "Native Pride". There has always been rivalry between various tribes. But that does not mean any lack of respect.
Those with politically motivated interests tend to have louder voices. But to enter that discussion would break a rule on this message board.
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The path to medicine, whether it be good or bad, begins at a very young age for the Navajo. When I try to explain it to my friends, I like to quote master Yoda from the Star Wars series, "He's too old to begin the training." Most medicine men are desended from a long line of medicine men. Their training begins at a very young age. In my experience, my family would always w
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Chief Joseph is a man that I respect, I could have just as easily put a quote from Miyamoto Musashi. Why does it make any difference what tribe he was from? What are you trying to suggest?
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Joanne, would you care to elaborate on the differences between "coyote power" and Coyote? I'm not sure I understand what it is you are trying to get across.
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Hello everyone,
I just thought I'd chime in and say that Stephanie(my wife) has conveyed my thoughts exactly on the matter. In the Navajo culture there is no distinction between which is considered supernatural and what isn't. It is a part of the every day life, regardless of your religious beliefs. I wish I had more time to go into the subject, and maybe I will as this threa
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