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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)
Jolie capture, belle photo!
Beautiful shot Richard and excellent information of the place
Excellent shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fantastic shot of this striking formation, great time of day/angle on the shot. I've been past this place three or four times, had forgotten until now. Thanks!
very cool richard, like your work..
Fantastic capture and motif, Richard. What an amazing rock formation. A very beautiful and interesting place.
What an impressive sight you certainly get around this is breathtaking :) Cathy xoxoxo
Great shot. I can understand why a place like this would feel magical.
Great image!!!!!!!!!
That is a great shot, Richard. I was by there one time, and as I remember it, it is one long and very lonesome highway! Well done!
Simply A Beautiful Capture, Thanks for the info...
COOL Thanks for sharing that
I remember this place well. thanks for the history stories to go with it too
Incredible wild landscape. Here in Europe we dont have this kind of stuff, okay, exept south spain.
Cool, excellent capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have been there a few years ago. Amazing !
Outstanding capture and narative. Many trips to the SW and this is still on my list of must see places. Dana
Gorgeous take
Great photo, I have a dem of this. I should start working on this