Category: Zuni Mythology

Awonawilona (maker and container of all) In North American Indian mythology (Zuni), bisexual creator deity. In the beginning Awonawilona was alone in a dark void,…

Koko ALSO KNOWN AS: Kokko ORIGIN: Zuni Koko is sometimes interpreted as a synonym for Kachina but may be translated literally as “Rain People.” This…

Kokopelli You may not know his name but if you have ever been to the southwestern United States, then you know Kokopelli’s image. He is…

Kolowisi ORIGIN: Zuni Kolowisi, the Great Horned Serpent, is a plumed water serpent. Kolowisi inhabits every drop of fresh water. Kolowisi is the guardian spirit…

AHAYUTA AND MATSILEMA (Ahaiyuta and Matsailema) Zuni – WARRIOR TWINS who were collectively called the Ahayuta. They were the sons of the SUN, created when…