Hopi Keeper Of Death
Grand Canyon National Park is perhaps one of the most famous parks in the world. With just under 5,000 square kilometers (1,930 mi2), the canyon is riddled with mysteries and folklore.
One of the tribes that inhabited the canyon was the Hopi, comprised of elders, workers, and hunters. They thrived there, with some writers speculating that the tribe had built an underground citadel within the canyon.
The Hopi believed in the god Maasaw, the supposed keeper of death. Maasaw is said to reside in a specific region of the canyon. If you see strange lights coming toward you from within the canyon at night or you hear a faint tapping of rocks, Maasaw is after you.
While this sounds like superstitious nonsense, many have experienced nausea and anxiety in the region shortly after hearing the rocks clanging. Although the area is level and not considered to be dangerous, a large number of accidents have occurred there.
I've never been to the Grand Canyon, but I'll have to take the word of the article. I found this info over at Listverse, if you are interested.
Coffee outside again this morning. I'm liking this warmer weather!
The Grand Canyon is a great place, pictures do not do it justice. If you ever get a chance you ought to stop & take a look.
ReplyDeleteThis the first time I've heard of spirits there, something new. Thanks!
This is one place hubby has always wanted to go...maybe some day.
ReplyDeleteI have been to the Grand Canyon but this is the first time I have heard of that legend. I do remember hearing about Massaw when I went to the 3 Hopi Mesa's. Very interesting. Coffee outside sounds great. save my spot on the swing.
ReplyDeleteThe Grand Canyon is awesome and that doesn't begin to describe it.
ReplyDeleteHey Rob...
ReplyDeleteGlad I could be the first to report it to ya
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Hey Mamahen...
I hope he gets the chance to visit there.
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Hey Linda...
Glad you found it interesting.
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Hey Momlady...
That's what I've heard. Maybe I can go someday!
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I have been to the Grand Canyon and pictures tell nothing of the beauty. I have heard of the underground world as they called and maybe that is the word they used. But nothing about the tapping was anything I ever heard or read about. If you can go My Friend you should.
ReplyDeleteCoffee out on the patio sounds good. We are at 60 this morning and I slept with the ceiling fan on.
I'm not sure where you are Mr hermit but the Grand Canyon village is only a 19 hour drive from Houston, TX
ReplyDeleteNever heard the tapping of rocks there, but the glass walkway on the Indian owned side of the canyon gives a completely different perspective than the west rim where most visitors go.
ReplyDeleteThe world is full of unsolved mysteries. That keeps it interesting.
ReplyDeleteHey Jo...
ReplyDeleteI have heard from several people that ver same thing about the pictures not doing the canyon justice.
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Hey Rob...
Actually, that's not a bad drive for me. Thanks for the info.
Hey Sis...
Actually, I'm glad you didn't hear the tapping of the rocks. I can only imagine the view from a glass walkway.
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Hey Sixbears...
You certainly have that right, sir. It surely does.
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I've been down the Grand Canyon, on a mule with my mom and brother on Valentine's day back in the early 90's. So beautiful. Pictures never do it justice and I went and I felt like I was home. There is a musician Nicholas Gunn, he did music got the Grand Canyon. Definitely a good album.
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