He chewed it and rubbed himself with it then a cloud arose and rain cooled him. In a moment a healing plant appeared just in front of the older brother. The boy shot his zigzag lightning arrow into the air. Then the prayerstick at home began to burn and First Man told Child-of-the-water to go to his aid. His strength suddenly failed him he breathed heavily and trembled. After hitting Traveling Rock so that chips flew off, he stepped on a chip with his right foot. When he, again alone, entered the home of the Eye Killers, the prayerstick was a little scorched. Monster Slayer alone overcame Cliff Monster, and the prayerstick merely moved a bit while he was gone. When they had brought back the trophy of Big Monster, he gave it the power to burn when they were in danger. In the story of the War Ceremony, First Man watched the prayerstick which told him of the whereabouts of The Twins. About noon the black one began to burn and I was troubled because I knew you were in danger, but after it had burned about halfway, the fire went out and I was glad, for I thought you were safe again." His brother answered, "Oh! That must have been at the time Cliff Monster carried me up and threw me on the rocks." This prayerstick was made to glow, burn, or turn blood red when the older hero was in danger and needed help.Īfter Cliff Monster had been overcome and Monster Slayer returned home, his brother said to him, "I watched the prayersticks all the while you were gone. In some tales of the monster conquest, The Twins go together in others, Monster Slayer sometimes goes alone while his brother watches over the warning prayerstick at home. Monster Slayer kills for the future benefit of mankind Child-of-the-water collects the trophy and provides for its ritualistic utility. Monster Slayer (na'ye' ne'zyani) (I) represents impulsive aggression, whereas Child-of-the-water represents reserve, caution, and thoughtful preparation. They are ye'i, at least in the sense that they are impersonated by masked dancers, but are perhaps in a class by themselves. Monster Slayer and Child-of-the-water are the War Gods, having been transformed from earthly beings.
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