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| Kokopelli | |
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| Topic Started: May 28 2009, 10:20 PM (110 Views) | |
| XNavyGunner | May 28 2009, 10:20 PM Post #1 |
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Known as a fertility god, prankster, healer and story teller, Kokopelli has been a source of wonder throughout the country for centuries. Kokopelli embodies the true American Southwest, and dates back over 3,000 years ago, when the first petroglyphs were carved. Although his true origins are unknown, this traveling, flute-playing Casanova is a sacred figure to many Southwestern Native Americans. Carvings of this hunch-backed flute-playing figure have been found painted and carved into rock walls and boulders throughout the Southwest. There are many myths of the famous Kokopelli. One of which is that he traveled from village to village bringing the changing of winter to spring; melting the snow and bringing about rain for a successful harvest. It is also said that the hunch on his back depicted the sacks of seeds and songs he carried. Legend also has it that the flute playing also symbolized the transition of winter to spring. Kokopelli’s flute is said to be heard in the spring’s breeze, while bringing warmth. It is also said that he was the source of human conception. Legend has it, everyone in the village would sing and dance throughout the night when they heard Kokopelli play his flute. The next morning, every maiden in the village would be with child. Whatever the true meaning of Kokopelli is, he has been a source of music making and dancing, and spreading joy to those around him. Even today, Kokopelli, with his hunchback and flute, is always welcome in our homes. Source |
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| Monique | May 30 2009, 01:28 PM Post #2 |
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  ![]](http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d17/MeaninglessChatter/tbskin/endpip.jpg)
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Glad you've shared this, Gunner. Now how's this for a tattoo?
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| XNavyGunner | May 30 2009, 01:37 PM Post #3 |
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That would work! Especially if you could get it to move like that. 
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| Monique | May 30 2009, 01:38 PM Post #4 |
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Nothing is impossible. 
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| XNavyGunner | May 30 2009, 01:46 PM Post #5 |
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True True |
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| Monique | May 30 2009, 02:02 PM Post #6 |
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One for you, one for me, Gunner. Mine will have to be on my tummy just below my belly button. Where will be yours?
Edited by Monique, May 30 2009, 02:15 PM.
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| XNavyGunner | May 31 2009, 03:19 AM Post #7 |
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Hmmm I need to decide which cheek. 
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| StrmySummer | May 31 2009, 10:18 AM Post #8 |
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great post......i've always loved the Kokopelli designs in jewelry......i really wanna get a piece.....but haven't as of yet |
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