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Kokopelli
Kokopelli
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or Kokopilau:
The Flute Player of the Hopi Indians
Kokopelli is a figure commonly found in petroglyphs and pottery
throughout the southwest. Since the first petroglyhs were carved
around 3,000 years ago, he predates even Oraibi, the oldest
continuous settlement in North America. He is regarded as a
symbol of fertility for all life, be it crops, hopes, dreams, or
love. In addition, Kokopelli is also a trickster, a healer and a
story teller.
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There are many myths of the famous Kokopelli. One of which is that
he traveled from village to village bringing the changing of winter
to spring; melting the snow and bringing about rain for a successful
harvest. It is also said that the hunch on his back depicted the
sacks of seeds and songs he carried. Legend also has it that the
flute playing also symbolized the transition of winter to spring.
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 Kokopelli's flute is said to be heard in the spring's breeze, while
bringing warmth. It is also said that he was the source of human
conception. Legend has it, everyone in the village would sing and
dance throughout the night when they heard Kokopelli play his flute.
The next morning, every maiden in the village would be with child.
For this reason he is also known as the Love God.
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