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ESOTERICS FRATERNITIES 



Origin and Functions of the Fraternities 



Previous to the coming- of the A'shiwi (Znnis) to this world throusfh 

 Ji'mi'kianapkiatea, certain others appeared coming througli the same 

 place, which the Zuiiis locate in the far northwest; and these others, 

 by direction of the Sun Father, traveled eastward, crossing the country 

 by a northern route to Shi'papolima" (place of mist). 



After remaining four years (time periods) at Shi'papolima, this 

 party of gods— for such they were or )>ecame— moved eastward and 

 southward a short distance, and made their home at Chi'pia. located 

 by the Zunis in Sandia (watermelon) mountain. New Mexico, This 

 mountain is believed by the Sia to be the home of their gods of war, 

 who bear the same names as the Zuni gods— U'yuyewi and Ma'sai'lema.'' 

 The gods of Chi'pia compose the group known to the Zunis as 

 Kok'ko*hlan'na (great God): Shits'ukia, Kwe'lele, and six Shumai'koli 

 for the six regions, with their Sai'apa (warriors). 



Just four years after these gods came to this world another party 

 appeared through Ji'mi'kiauapkiatea, consisting of Po'shaiyiinki, his 

 associates, and the possessors of the secret of O'naya'nakia (Mystery 

 medicine), Po'shaiyanki, who figures as the culture hero of the Zunis, 

 being the leader. These also followed a northern route to Shi'papolima, 

 where they remained. This place is held sacred by the Zunis as the 

 home of their culture hero and of the Beast Gods. The Zunis ])elieve 

 the entrance to Shi'papolima to be on the summit of a mountain about 

 10 miles from the puel)lo of Cochiti, N. Mex. Two crouching lions, 

 or cougars, of massive stone in bas-relief upon the solid formation of 

 the mountain top guard the sacred spot. The heads of the animals are 

 to the east. A stone wall some -i feet high forms an inclosure 18 feet 

 in diameter for the cougars. Additional stone walls, also about 4 feet 

 in height and 14 feet in length, mark a passageway 3 feet wide from 

 the inclosure. A monument of stones stands 12 feet before the middle 

 of the entrance, which faces east or a little south of east. It is remark- 

 able that these wonderful pieces of aboriginal sculpture should have no 

 leoends associated with them bv the Indians who live in comparatively 

 close proximity. The Jemez, Sia, San Juan, Santa Clara. San llde- 

 fonso, and Cochiti Indians hav e been closely questioned regarding 



aDr Fewkes gives the Tlopi name as Si'papu, which is, according to Hopi lore their place of natlv- 



he is called Ma'ascwe. These names are used onh m reUr«.nee lo 

 both the elder and younger Gods of War are referred to as A hayuta. 



