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Chapter 93, Huruing Wuhti Summary and Analysis
The Creation story of the Hopi people of southwestern North America presents a double image of the Creator Goddess. Huruing Wuhti in the House of the Ocean of the East and Huruing Wuhti in the House of the Ocean of the West are the Sister Mothers of the World. They created the earth at a time when the entire universe was the Great Sea. The sisters wonder if there is life upon the earth, so they meet in the middle of the rainbow bridge that connects them. Together, they create a tiny bird and send it to seek out life. The bird returns and informs the Two Mothers that he did not find any life. The Two Mothers then create all the animals that live on the earth. Next, they create a woman and name her Tuwabontums. Last, they create a man and name him Muingwu. The first woman and...
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