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been situated in this eastern court, but the majority of the people lived 
in the western section. The architecture of the mission and adjacent 
rooms shows well-marked Spanish influence, which is wholly absent in 
the buildings forming the western mounds. 
LEGEND OF THE DESTRUCTION OF AWATOBI 
The legend of the overthrow of Awatobi is preserved in detail among 
the living villagers of Tusayan, and like all stories which have been 
transmitted for several generations exist in several variants, differing 
in episodes, but coinciding in general outlines. In the absence of con- 
temporary documentary history, which some time may possibly be 
brought to light, the legends are the only available data regarding an 
event of great importance in the modern history of Tusayan. 
I have obtained the legends from Supela, Shimo,' Masiumptiwa, and 
Saliko, and the most complete appears to be that of the Jast mentioned. 
The others dilated more on the atrocities which were committed on the 
bodies of the unfortunate captives, and the tortures endured before 
they were killed. All show traces of modification, incorporation, and 
modern invention. 
Destruction of Awatobi as related by Saliko* 
“The chiefs Wiki and Shimo, and others, have told you their stories, 
and surely their ancestors were living here at Walpi when Awatobi 
was occupied. It was a large village, and many people lived there, and 
the village chief was called Tapolo, but he was not at peace with his 
people, and there were quarreling and trouble. Owing to this conflict 
only a little rain fell, but the land was fertile and fair harvests were 
still gathered. The Awatobi men were bad (powako, sorcerers). Some- 
times they went in small bands among the fields of the other villagers 
and cudgeled any solitary worker they found. If they overtook any 
woman they ravished her, and they waylaid hunting parties, taking the 
game, after beating and sometimes killing the hunters. There was 
considerable trouble in Awatobi, and Tapolo sent to the Oraibi chief 
asking him to bring his people and kill the evil Awatobians. The 
Oraibi came and fought with them, and many were killed on both 
sides, but the Oraibi were not strong enough to enter the village, and 
were compelled to withdraw. On his way back the Oraibi chief stopped 
at Walpi and talked with the chiefs there. Said he, ‘I can not tell 
why Tapolo wants the Oraibi to kill his folks, but we have tried and 
have not succeeded very well. Even if we did succeed, what benefit 
would come to us who live too far away to occupy the land? You Walpi 
people live close to them and have suffered most at their hands; it is 
for you totry.’ While they were talking Tapolo had also come, and it 
was then decided that other chiefs of all the villages should convene at 
Walpi to consult. Couriers were sent out, and when all the chiefs had 
1Obiit 1892. Shimo was chief of the Flute Society and ‘Governor’ of Walpi. 
2Qldest woman of the Snake clan; mother of Kopeli, the Snake chief of Walpi; chief priestess of 
the Mamzrauti ceremony. 
