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Tobadzischini

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Hero in Navajo mythology
A depiction of Tobadzischini, photographed by Edward S. Curtis

Tóbájízhchíní (Navajo pronunciation: [txópɑ́tʃɪ́ʒ̊tʃʰɪ́nɪ́], "Child of Water"/"Born For Water") is a mythical hero from Navajo mythology who helped his brother Nayéé‘ Neizghání /Nayenezgani rid the world of the Nayéé’/Anaye. He is sometimes considered the Navajo god of war and agriculture. Nayenezgani appears to be a lord of light, while Tobadzischini, moist and dark, is his opposite, a lord of darkness.

References

  1. "Navajo Mythology Twins – Monster Slayer". navajopeople.org. Retrieved 2020-11-17.
  2. "Nayenezgani". Oxford Reference.
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