Tobadzischini
Appearance
Tóbájízhchíní (Navajo pronunciation: [txópɑ́tʃɪ́ʒ̊tʃʰɪ́nɪ́], "Child of Water"/"Born For Water") is a mythical hero from Navajo mythology who helped his brother Nayéé‘ Neizghání /Nayenezgani rid the world of the Nayéé’/Anaye. He is sometimes considered the Navajo god of war and agriculture.[1] Nayenezgani appears to be a lord of light, while Tobadzischini, moist and dark, is his opposite, a lord of darkness.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Navajo Mythology Twins – Monster Slayer". navajopeople.org. Retrieved 2020-11-17.
- ^ "Nayenezgani". Oxford Reference.