Synopsis
Origin Myth of Acoma and Other Records: A Native Voice Illuminated
This is a scholarly collection of Keresan Pueblo lore focused on the Acoma origin myth and related records. The work presents the myth as learned from a chief informant, with careful notes on context, language, and interpretation, plus material that connects ritual practice, songs, and visual artifacts. It includes editor commentary and historical collaboration that enriches understanding of Acoma religion and cosmology.
What you’ll find in this edition:- A detailed retelling of the origin myth, starting with two sisters born underground and guided into the light by a spirit named Tsichtinako.
- Notes on how the tradition has been preserved, translated, and edited, including commentary on language and interpretation.
- Illustrations and a catalog of related records, songs, and ritual materials that frame the myth within a broader cultural context.
- Background on how the myth was collected, who contributed, and how scholars have shaped the presentation.
- A sense of the connections between myth, ritual practice, and Pueblo religion as described by the chief informant and editors.
- A historical preface that situates the material within late 1920s fieldwork and subsequent scholarly work.
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