Longhorn
 Saiyatasha (Rain priest of the North, Zuni)



 
 
 

     Second only to Pautiwa (Kachina Chief) in importance, Saiyatasha is the leader of the Shalako Cermony, 
where he makes his only appearance. He brings everything good to the Zuni; control of the weather, long life, 
and protection from enemy forces. In prayer, he is called the Bow Priest and is also considered chief of the 
kachina village of Kothluwala. His name , Long Horn (saiya for horn, and tasha for long) is the outward symbol 
for long life. His small right eye is for the witches, so their lives will be short. The long left eye is for the good 
people to give them long lives. Long Horn is considered both warrior and hunter who brings the deer to Zuni. 
Because he is also a priest, he wears the feathers of that position on the top of his head.


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