The Pima Indians/Linguistics/Speeches
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LINGUISTICS
Speeches
Set speeches which recited portions of the cosmogonical myth were a feature of many ceremonies and were especially important in the preparation for war. They were slightly adapted for each occasion but their general content remained the same. Highly figurative language is used and in consequence it is extremely difficult to obtain even an approximately correct translation. The free translation offered is the result of many discussions with the older men.
In the ten speeches here given reference is made to the following deities, magicians, etc.:
| Elder Brother. Earth Doctor. South Doctor. Vulture. Talking Tree. Sun. Gray Gopher. Black, Blue, and White Mocking-bird. Kuvĭk. Gray Spider. Blue Gopher. |
Black, Blue, Red, and White Measuring Worm. Lightning Magician. Thunder Magician. Wind Magician. Foam Magician. Sinking Magician. Vakolif Magician. Vikârskam. Nasia. Old Woman Magician |
White, Blue, Black, and Yellow Dragonfly. Yellow Spider. Down Roll. Yellow Raven. Bluebird. Mountain. Mocking Bird. Blue Coyote. Black Kangaroo Mouse. Owl. |