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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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