Pokanyhoya
deity intermediate Hopi single tradition · 1
Pokanyhoya is a helper spirit who assists Spider Grandmother in leading the righteous people from the third world to the upper world. Pokanyhoya works alongside Chipmunk in this guidance role.
Relationships
- allied with
- Spider Grandmother, Chipmunk
- co occurs with
- Tawa
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“With the help of the Pokanyhoya and the Chipmunk, Spider Grandmother advises and leads the people to the upper world where they will reside.”
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