The way to make perfect mountains : Native American legends of sacred mountains

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Information & Library Science Library — Juvenile

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JE Baylor
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Missing

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Summary

"There are certain mountains / Indians know are holy places."

Contents

There are certain mountains Indians know are holy places -- Beginnings. How the Tewa came to sacred mountains -- A sacred mountain for Mohaves -- The way to make perfect mountains -- When an eagle led the people -- The way to stretch a mountain -- Changes. Ceremony for moving mountains -- When four winds moved four mountains -- The flood -- Protection. Mountain against mountain -- How mountains saved the Tohono O'odham -- When mountains could open and close -- Power, magic, mystery and dreams. Magical birth on a mountain top -- Touching a mountain's power -- From Sandia Mountain to Sky Pueblo -- How the Zunis were welcomed at the Rainbow Cave -- How the Maricopas made wishes come true -- How the Yaquis made wishes come true -- The beings in the mountains. Where Kachinas live -- A safe home for Iitoi -- Where the little twin war gods used to play -- A world for mountain spirits -- The stories here.

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