Paaloloqangw
deity Pueblos single tradition · 1
Paaloloqangw is a horned serpent deity revered among the Pueblos. The water serpent's home is located in springs, ponds, rivers, and ultimately the oceans, all believed to be connected under the earth’s surface, and may cause torrential rains and floods. Paaloloqangw is associated with the four (or six) directions, the colors of which the snakes also assume.
When
- Attested period
- 1000 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Revered as an important deity among the Pueblos.
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Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Schaafsma, writes, “The horned serpent continues to be revered as an important deity among the Pueblos and is known by various names among the different linguistic groups, including Kolowisi (Zuni), Paaloloqangw (Hopi), and Awanyu (Tewa).”
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