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What is the name of the Navajo Holy People in their creation mythology?
Answer
The Diyin Dine'e
The Diyin Dine'e (Holy People) are supernatural beings in Navajo creation mythology who created the Navajo world and taught them ceremonies. These divine beings withdrew to sacred locations after creation, remaining accessible through ritual and prayer. Yei figures represent the Diyin Dine'e in Navajo ceremonies and sand paintings used for healing. The concept emphasizes the ongoing relationship between humans and divine forces.
💡 Did you know?
The Diyin Dine'e created the stars by throwing turquoise into the sky to establish cosmic order.
Other options people guess
- The Yei
- The Hastiin
- The Asdzaa
Topics
- Native American mythology
- Navajo
- creation
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