Horse Known as Kawai-i, this kachina got its name from the Spanish word for horse, caballo. Then one morning we will awaken to a Red Dawn. Chakwaina Also called Tcakwaina, this kachina appears inZuni, andKeresanceremonies, but does not appear inTewaceremonies. However, he is also assigned certain benevolent attributes. This doll wears a goggle-eye mask, a row of feathers, a beard, body paint and carries a rattle, bow, and arrow. Also called Blue Corn Maiden and Yellow corn Maiden. The war of the end of the world is described by Waters as "a spiritual conflict with material matters". "This fact is evidenced in many petraglyphs that speak of the Zodiac, and within the Mayan and Egyptian pyramids. He is also known to bring sweethearts together, similar to Cupid. Buffalo Maiden The Buffalo Maiden or Mosairu Mana appears with Mosairu (Buffalo Kachina). Navajo Grandfather Called Tasap Yeibichai this is the grandfather of the Navajo Kachina and is one of the more enjoyable features of the Navajo Kachina Dance. Individually, the Heoto may function as a policeman. Hopi girls participating in the Butterfly Dancewear ornate headdresses called kopatsoki. Her body is stolen by witches (kanadyaiya) who revive her in order to seduce her. For these reasons the following essay will be quite difficult for many to understand or believe or imbibe. Red Tail Hawk (Palakwayo) Click here for the referenced link:RED STAR KACHINA: The Greatest Unfulfilled Prophecy Of The ThirdMillennium. However, although they still sing in pairs, they are just seen standing on the side of the main Powamu procession today and sing only occasionally, usually while holding their spruce trees, and ringing their bells. It will be a very hard time for women with children for they will be shunned, and many of the children in these times will be unnatural. Hano Mana Also called Tewa Girl, this long-haired kachina maiden that holds spruce and corn in each hand, she is a favorite for the first or second gift to the girls by the men of their villages. Bulging eyes and fierce zigzag teeth represent a terrifying reminder of the persistent role of giants in the Hopi culture. This kachina appears mainly during spring dances to run with the men of the villages. As the father of kachinas he is first to appear at kachina dances, announcing the kachinas to the people by means of signs. The Hopi prophecy speaks of the "Time of the Purification" and the coming Fifth World which will be heralded by twin stars - the Blue Star Kachina heralding the Red Star Kachina or "Purifier". The Ultimate Fit Experience is at your local Red Wing Store. During the dance, villagers sometimes take a feather from him to put into their homes and corrals so that it could increase their stock of cattle. Lizard Called Monongya this warrior kachinas helps to make sure that the Hopi clown does not get too far or get out of hand and is involved in punishing or chastising the clowns. On the first night of the festival, he performs inside a kiva before going with the Powamu Chief to give prayer feathers to Kachina Spring at dawn. Carrying whatever tools he needs to enforce with (usually carries a rope in one hand and another tool in the other), he would take all the necessary actions needed to get his job done. They spoke of Earth Changes, and Firestorms. and they talked about the Eight Thunders Prophecies and the Pale Prophet. This Purifier will show us many miraculous signs in our heavens. Ogres The ogres are disciplinary kachinas. He starts the dance, acting as a leader in both singing and dancing. Hilili (Also a Whipper kanchina) Firstly, lets talk about the Red Star Kachina which is prophesized to appear around seven years after the appearance of the Blue Star Kachina. There will be many strange beasts upon the Earth in those days, some from the past and some that we have never seen. Sun Kachina (Tawa), General Styles Animals, plants and other natural forms living and non-living. Getting simple and returning to living with and upon the Earth and in harmony with her creatures. The daughter of a war chief dies. Frank Waters also wrote about Saquasohuh, the Blue Star Kachina, in The Book of the Hopi. The story came from Grandfather Dan, oldest Hopi. There will be those who would walk in the body that are not from this reality, for many of the gateways that once protected us will be opened. A NEW RED STAR IS DISCOVERED WHILE A BLUE COMET, THE BRIGHTEST EVER SEEN, IS IN THE SKY! All living things will want to be present for this day when time ends, and we enter the forever cycle of the Fifth World. Heluta The father of the kachinas and the creator of deer. In this event, he is a side dancer who carries a talavaiyi, a cane with eagle feathers and red horsehair fringe in his hands. Usually depicted as an ogre, with ferocious teeth and a black goatee and black mask with yellow eyes, it is often claimed that Chakwaina is a ceremonial representation of Estevanico, a Moroccan-born slave who led the first Spanish party to thePueblotribes as a scout for the expedition ofFray Marcos de Nizain 1539. The lines around his face are meant to represent the colors of the rainbow. Cold-Bringing Woman Called Horo Mana or Yohozro Wuhti, this is originally a Tewa Kachina. The mother of the Hu, or Whipper Kachinas and is considered by many Hopi to also be the mother of all kachinas. Fire God Known as Shulawitsi, this kachina is mostly seen portrayed by a boy and though not a hunter, he is sometimes seen carrying a bow and arrow. It is a very old Kachina, and it is very important, as it is believed to be the first domesticated animal. Those who remember who their mother and father is. Pictured at left is Natacka Naamu, the father ogre. Probably the only difference that may be noted by the observer between Hututu and Sai-astasana is the presence of a horn on Sai-astasanas head, while Hututu has a terraced ornament on one side of the head. Hemis A kachina of the Jemez tribe, it was borrowed by the Hopi because it appears particularly effective. Ahol Mana A maiden spirit, she arrives with Ahola during the Powamu ceremony and with him, she visits various kivas and ceremonial houses. They are severely chastised by the Warrior Kachinas and the Owl Kachina for their misbehavior. The Giant Kachina is a favorite of kachina carvers. The total lack of fish on the Hopi mesas suggests that he originates in one of the pueblos along the Rio Grande. The Morning Singer wears the red and white maidens robe, which is typical of any kachina that appears in the early morning. The tails contain asteroids and comet like bodies of ice rock. Sikya Heheya During the process of collecting food from Hopi homes for distribution to the kachinas in the kivas, the Natackas make horrible noises to scare the children. Ahulani carries under his left arm several ears of corn and spruce boughs or twigs. Then, he would punish them with the whips he carries. Clown Called Tsuku, they run races with the Wawarus Kachina and are the butt of much humor with the Piptuka. On Third Mesa, he is the kachina who guards the kivas to keep Ha Hai-i Wuhti (Grandmother) from getting too close during the Palolokong Ceremony. Many folks have come to believe that the Hale Bopp Comet was, in fact, theBlue Star Kachinawhich traveled through our celestial neighborhood back in March and April of 1997. Seafood. Comanche Known as Komantci or Turtumsi, this kachina is originally not of the Hopi, but was converted to a Hopi Kachina. The doll is usually unmasked but wears a tablet. Of these, there are several: Nanatacka Tataki Natacka male; Nanatacka mana Natacka maiden; Natacka wuqti Natackas mother; and Natacka naamu Their father. Hututu and/or Sai-astasana These kachinas originated in theZuniPueblo and were adopted by theHopi. Getting simple and returning to living with and upon the Earth and in harmony with her creatures, remembering that we are the caretakers, the fire keepers of the Spirit. Little Fire God Called Shulawitsi, this Zuni kachina descends from the hills to begin the Shalako ceremony, followed by the Shalako kachinas who are accompanied by Longhorns, Mudheads, and many other kachinas as well as priests. Rattle Runner (Aya) [2], The prophecies entered the "alternative mainstream" in 1987 in a new age event, the "Harmonic Convergence" when many gathered at Prophecy Rock at the Hopi mesas. The decoration of the Ahulani mask differs in its symbolism on alternate years, according to whether the Snake or Flute Dance is celebrated. Warrior Maiden (He-e-e or He-wuhti) Things long forgotten will come back to remind us of our past creations. Still others will appear as if untouched by what is occurring. Armed with yucca whips, he patrols the procession in company with He-e-e, Warrior Woman, and other warrior or guard kachinas. After the arrival of the twins, they will begin to vanish before your eyes like so much smoke. Poganghoya is the guardian of our North Pole, and his brother, Palongawhoya, is the guardian of the South Pole. Badger Crow Mother Known as Angwusnasomtaka, this is a figure of great dignity. White Corn maiden (Angak china Mana or Kocha Mana). Therefore, he races with a pair of shears or scissors or a knife in his hand. Kachina Maiden (Hoho Mana), aZunikachina Bean Dances for a plentiful crop of beans. Delivery. Insect and animal kachinas offer advice and teach life to the Hopi people. Hemsona cut the chiefs sons throat when he caught him. Generally, she is not masked and the doll typically includes butterfly and corn symbols. Planet X ~ Hercolubus ~ Nibiru ~ Wormwood ~ 10th Planet ~ Red Planet The Destroyer ~ Nemesis ~ Marduk ~ Tyche ~ Red Star Kachina ~ Barnard I All of these names have been proffered as candidates for the heavenly body which may be responsible for both past and future catastrophism on Earth. It brings abundant, high-yielding crops of corn. It was told to me that first the Blue Kachina would start to be seen at the dances, and would make his appearance known to the children in the plaza during the night dance. Both the pantaloons and the leggings have a row of white disks along the outside which represent the well-known silver buttons, and he wears a belt of silver disks strung on a leather strap. After a time we will again walk with our brothers from the stars, and rebuild this Earth, but not until the Purifier has left his mark upon the universe. They will bring many of their star family with them in the final days. They will disappear, for they are just hollow vessels for any thing to use. All things will change in their manner of being. Corn Maiden (Corn Mana) Grandmother Also known as Pour Water Woman or Mother Earth, her Hopi name is Ha Hai-i Wuhti. Buffalo Mosairu The appearance of the Buffalo Kachina (Mosairu) is similar to the Buffalo Dancer with one exception: the Buffalo Kachina wears a mask. Life will be so bad in the cities that many will choose to leave this plane, some in whole groups. Hehea AHopiclown kachina, Heheas mask is decorated with a zigzag marking on each cheek, a crooked mouth, and his arms and legs painted with phallic symbols. Many will ask for the mountains themselves to fall upon them just to end their misery. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Blue_Star_Kachina&oldid=1131816267, This page was last edited on 5 January 2023, at 22:11. No life force in their eyes. There will be those who would walk in the body that are not from this reality, for many of the gateways that once protected us will be opened, there will be much confusion. Heres one Hunter Biden thread everyone needs to read! Do you remember back in 1997, the Hopi Elders appeared with Dr. Robert Ghost Wolf on Art Bells Coast to Coast show, they spoke to millions of wary listeners around the world as they. Many things will begin to occur that will not make sense, for reality will be shifting back in and out of the dream state. Germination God Called Ahola, he plays a major role in the Hopi culture, controlling the growth and reproduction of all things. He would join the other kachinas in chastising the actions of the clown until the clowns got too far. He is also associated with the Corn Maidens and the Natackas. Clown Kaisale This clown kachina has many colorful stripes on his body and his actions are similar to the Tsuku, the Hopi clown, but his acts are more outrageous. Morning Singer This kachina appears on village rooftops and sings to wake everyone up. The Blue Star is definitely the first to appear in the firmament; the Red Star is then to follow. She is so powerful that Whipper Kachinas keep the spectators away from her path to keep them from being harmed by her spirit. He only appears in the Mixed Kachina Dances and sometimes he appears in the Night Dance. In pairs, they would seek women from child to the very oldest, grab their shoulders from behind, and make a series of small hops indicating copulation. He is normally dressed as a line dancer. Cloud Known as Omowuh, cloud kachinas help to bring the rain. ?? Many varieties of this kachina exist including Barefoot, Bounding, Navajo, Tewa, and Lightning. He appears in the Soyohim Ceremony, the Mixed Kachina Dances, the Bean Dance, and the Kiva Dances. In the final days the Blue Star Katchina will come to be with his nephews and they will return the Earth to its natural rotation which is counter clock wise. Poganghoya is the guardian of our North Pole and his Brother Palongawhoya is the guardian of the South pole. Also called the Mountain God, he protects the Apache tribe in wartime and will appear in the coming of age ceremonies for young girls. Morning Singer Known as Talavai, this kachinas function has changed over the years. In the ceremony, lengthy prayers are recited, after which comes a resting period before the food is served and the dancing begins. He is usually seen in the Powamu or Water Serpent Dance, and often seen with the Soyoko (Ogre Woman). He does many things in reverse because the world of the dead is the reverse of this world. Each ogre has his or her own personality and role within a ceremony. The only difference between the Hopi, Egyptian and Hebrew . Cow Known as Wakas this kachina is a recent addition into the Hopi beginning about the early 1900s. Similarly, though he is described as wearing a hideous mask, but alternately, described as a handsome, bejeweled man beneath his mask. Fly Known as Sohonasomtaka this kachina can be a Chief, Guard, or Hunter depending on the ceremony. [7] However, if successful in bringing the symbols and finding those who still follow the true Hopi way of life, the world will be created anew and all the faithful will be saved from destruction. He influences the growth of corn and is usually seen carrying corn kernels in his sack. The same group of enlightened skywatchers also understands the transient "Blue Star" as merely a precursor to the main event the Red Star Kachina. In full warrior/hunter regalia he would confront the offender ordering him to follow proper Hopi ways. This multi-faceted clown borrowed from Zuni. He is a figure in many stories. On this day the Earth, her creatures and all life as we know it will change forever. The nature of mankind will appear strange in these times we walk between worlds and we will house many spirits even within our bodies After a time we will again walk with our brothers from the Stars, and rebuild this Earth But not until the Purifier has left his mark upon the universe. Only those who return to the values of the old ways will be able to find peace of mind. One of the most popular of the carved dolls, this beautifully dressed figure is not really a kachina, but rather a womans dance personage. They will leave messages to those on Earth who remember the old ways. Chief Dancer An ancient kachina who represents the power of knowledge. Although his origins and the significance of his prehistoric appearances are speculative, he has a contemporary presence as a figure in Hopi stories and as a Hopi kachina. Red Star Kachina. From the earliest ages, Hopi children have heard stories about how the Natackas would abduct children and eat them, so they are terrified of them. There will be many strange beasts upon the Earth in those days, some from the past and some that we have never seen. He has influence over the growth of the corn crop and distributes seeds to spectators during the ceremony. Watching us to see how well we have remembered the sacred teachings. Red Tail Hawk Kachina Female (Momoyam) Female kachinas are the wives, mothers, and sisters of the other kachina spirits, but they are often still portrayed by men. In Colavito's article, he found that the earliest mention of the nine signs that are now associated with the "Blue Kachina" is to a Methodist pastor David Young who picked up a Hopi hitchhiker White Feather in 1958, and then wrote a pamphlet based on his memories of what they said. White Bear (Hon). They will come and visit to see who still remembered the original teachings flying in their Patuwvotas, or flying shields. Byways & Historic Trails Great Drives in America, Soldiers and Officers in American History, Washington-on-the-Brazos, Texas Declaring Independence, Stanley, Ks Extinct but Still Here (LOK), Black Bob Reservation in Johnson County (LOK), Make History Come Alive With These Online Tools and Resources. predicted. Chief kachinas include: Aholi This is their prophecy. Each ogre has his or her own personality and role within a ceremony. Their main function is to keep the clowns in line. Hototo The preparer of food and the most respected of the war Kachinas. In the final days, we will look up in our heavens, and we will witness the return of the two brothers, who helped create this world in the birthing time. As each child is brought in for the ceremony, the Crow Mother supervises the initiation in the kiva.. She supplies a whip to the Hu Kachinas who then, give each child four healthy strokes. This is where the changes will begin. Oct 29, 2010. Is President Trump a real, honest-to-goodness LIGHTWORKER? Runner kachinas include: Chief (Mongwi) They may carry yucca whips or bows. He sometimes appears in ceremonial public dances. In the final days, the Blue Star Kachina will come to be with his nephews, and they will return the Earth to its natural rotation, which is counter-clockwise. Hututu is a Zuni Rain Priest of the North and holds a Bow and the Shoulder Bones of a Sheep. They will start as fires that burn within us, and we will burn up with desires and conflict if we do not remember the original teachings, and return to the peaceful way of life. Not far behind the twins will come the Purifier, the Red Star Kachina, who will bring the day of purification. She is usually seen carrying a bowl full of meal, which is sometimes divided into directional Hopi colors. 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