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this is in the four corners area near Farmington, New Mexico. it is a sacred place according to Navajo Native Americans
The peak and surrounding land are of great religious and historical significance to the Navajo people. It is mentioned in many Navajo myths and legends. Foremost is the peak's role as the agent that brought the Navajo to the southwest. According to one legend, after being transported from another place, the Navajos lived on the monolith, "coming down only to plant their fields and get water."[7] One day, the peak was struck by lightning, obliterating the trail and leaving only a sheer cliff, and stranding the women and children on top to starve. The presence of people on the peak is forbidden "for fear they might stir up the chį́įdii (ghosts), or rob their corpses."[7]
In a legend that puts the peak in a larger geographic context, Shiprock is said to be either a medicine pouch or a bow carried by the "Goods of Value Mountain", a large mythic male figure comprising several mountain features throughout the region. The Chuska Mountains comprise the body, Chuska Peak is the head, the Carrizo Mountains are the legs, and Beautiful Mountain is the feet.[7]
One legend has it that Bird Monsters (Tsé Ninájálééh) nested on the peak and fed on human flesh. In one version, after Monster Slayer destroyed Déélééd at Red Mesa, he killed two adult Bird Monsters at Shiprock and changed two young ones into an eagle and an owl. (In another version, the Warrior Twins were summoned to rid the Navajo of the Bird Monsters.
The peak is mentioned in stories from the Enemy Side Ceremony and the Navajo Mountain Chant. It is associated with the Bead Chant and the Naayee'ee Ceremony.
Wikipedia
thanks for looking and any comments
Comments (79)
Great capture Richard and it looks something like the work lyron dose in Terragen. so do you happen to know the story behind it and why is it a sacred place?
very cool :-)
SPLENDID photography, Ricahrd !!! This sacred place is like a "Ship for Stars" !!!
very cool image. Fantastic capture!!
Can I go there please? =D
Very impressive view and shot!
This really is an impressive sight Richard and I must admit all the stories are equally impressive and a joy to read
Fascinating!
Excellent info and capture!
oh so wonderful
Phenomenal depiction and history of this most intriguing and fascinating culture... Such an incredible view here, with the most perfect detail and distance only to accentuate detail and yet, be subtle about it. Truly, you do have an incredible talent.... I thank you so much for sharing this as well as this fascinating bit of information.... Wish I could definitely see more! Wishing you a lovely week ahead!
awesome shot my friend x f!
Stunning place and capture, Richard. Thanks much for the narrative as well.
Really cool shot.
Wonderful view!!!
Fantastic
Cool stuff..
Splendid and fantastic shot.....!!!
Beautiful capture...
Great pic and delightful info
What an impressive looking rock. Excellent shot!
Wonderful image! It fascinates me that theree is evidence the people in that region communicated complex messages over very long distances from that peak. Chaco is must-see also, if you are interested in the old culture.
Cool shot! I like this one!
excellent shot of this sacred place ! Love Tse Bit Ai too :-)
Wonderful capture and interesting informations! :)
Fantastic capture and background information Richard. It doesn't surprise me at all that the place has special significance.
Interesting info about this place. Excellent photo.
Wonderful scene and cool shot! Excellent :)
fabulous picture!!! great light!!! gorgeous!!
Wonderful work...Nice shot!