Shiprock by Richardphotos

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this is in the four corners area near Farmington, New Mexico. it is a sacred place according to Navajo Native Americans The peak and surrounding land are of great religious and historical significance to the Navajo people. It is mentioned in many Navajo myths and legends. Foremost is the peak's role as the agent that brought the Navajo to the southwest. According to one legend, after being transported from another place, the Navajos lived on the monolith, "coming down only to plant their fields and get water."[7] One day, the peak was struck by lightning, obliterating the trail and leaving only a sheer cliff, and stranding the women and children on top to starve. The presence of people on the peak is forbidden "for fear they might stir up the chį́įdii (ghosts), or rob their corpses."[7] In a legend that puts the peak in a larger geographic context, Shiprock is said to be either a medicine pouch or a bow carried by the "Goods of Value Mountain", a large mythic male figure comprising several mountain features throughout the region. The Chuska Mountains comprise the body, Chuska Peak is the head, the Carrizo Mountains are the legs, and Beautiful Mountain is the feet.[7] One legend has it that Bird Monsters (Tsé Ninájálééh) nested on the peak and fed on human flesh. In one version, after Monster Slayer destroyed Déélééd at Red Mesa, he killed two adult Bird Monsters at Shiprock and changed two young ones into an eagle and an owl. (In another version, the Warrior Twins were summoned to rid the Navajo of the Bird Monsters. The peak is mentioned in stories from the Enemy Side Ceremony and the Navajo Mountain Chant. It is associated with the Bead Chant and the Naayee'ee Ceremony. Wikipedia thanks for looking and any comments

Comments (79)

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decie

5:52AM | Mon, 08 June 2009

Great capture Richard and it looks something like the work lyron dose in Terragen. so do you happen to know the story behind it and why is it a sacred place?

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mapps

5:54AM | Mon, 08 June 2009

very cool :-)

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claude19

5:56AM | Mon, 08 June 2009

SPLENDID photography, Ricahrd !!! This sacred place is like a "Ship for Stars" !!!

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lyron

5:58AM | Mon, 08 June 2009

very cool image. Fantastic capture!!

Lineke

6:08AM | Mon, 08 June 2009

Can I go there please? =D

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VDH

7:00AM | Mon, 08 June 2009

Very impressive view and shot!

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magnus073

7:10AM | Mon, 08 June 2009

This really is an impressive sight Richard and I must admit all the stories are equally impressive and a joy to read

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durleybeachbum

7:12AM | Mon, 08 June 2009

Fascinating!

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OrphanedSoul

7:21AM | Mon, 08 June 2009

Excellent info and capture!

XoxoTree

7:45AM | Mon, 08 June 2009

oh so wonderful

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tofi

7:59AM | Mon, 08 June 2009

Phenomenal depiction and history of this most intriguing and fascinating culture... Such an incredible view here, with the most perfect detail and distance only to accentuate detail and yet, be subtle about it. Truly, you do have an incredible talent.... I thank you so much for sharing this as well as this fascinating bit of information.... Wish I could definitely see more! Wishing you a lovely week ahead!

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3x3

8:06AM | Mon, 08 June 2009

awesome shot my friend x f!

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photostar

8:08AM | Mon, 08 June 2009

Stunning place and capture, Richard. Thanks much for the narrative as well.

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praep

8:33AM | Mon, 08 June 2009

Really cool shot.

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Corwin13

8:42AM | Mon, 08 June 2009

Wonderful view!!!

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Prematos

8:45AM | Mon, 08 June 2009

Fantastic

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NoelCan

8:59AM | Mon, 08 June 2009

Cool stuff..

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RodolfoCiminelli

9:06AM | Mon, 08 June 2009

Splendid and fantastic shot.....!!!

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lizzibell

9:24AM | Mon, 08 June 2009

Beautiful capture...

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pops

9:36AM | Mon, 08 June 2009

Great pic and delightful info

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Hendesse

9:55AM | Mon, 08 June 2009

What an impressive looking rock. Excellent shot!

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moonrancher

9:57AM | Mon, 08 June 2009

Wonderful image! It fascinates me that theree is evidence the people in that region communicated complex messages over very long distances from that peak. Chaco is must-see also, if you are interested in the old culture.

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