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Who Was Kokopelli?
Known as a fertility god, prankster,
healer and story teller, Kokopelli has been a source of wonder
throughout the country for centuries. Kokopelli embodies the true
American Southwest, and dates back over 3,000 years ago, when the
first petroglyphs were carved. Although his true origins are
unknown, this traveling, flute-playing Casanova is a sacred figure
to many Southwestern Native Americans. Carvings of this hunch-backed
flute-playing figure have been found painted and carved into rock
walls and boulders throughout the Southwest.
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.
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.
Whatever the true meaning of Kokopelli is, he has been
a source of music making and dancing, and spreading joy to those
around him. Even today, Kokopelli, with his hunchback and flute, is
always welcome in our homes. |
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