7/7/2023 0 Comments Sounds coyotes make at night![]() The Navajo are part of a larger cultural area that also includes the Pueblo people, Apache, Hopi, Ute, and other groups that also have their own versions of the Skinwalker. The knowledge of these powers is passed down from the elders through the generations. This type of Navajo witchcraft is known as the “Witchery Way,” which uses human corpses in various ways, such as tools from the bones and concoctions that are used to curse, harm, or kill intended victims. At the same time, those who practice Navajo witchcraft seek to direct the spiritual forces to cause harm or misfortune to others. Medicine men utilize these powers to heal and aid members of their communities. The Navajo believe there are places where the powers of both good and evil are present, and those powers can be harnessed for either. Witches exist alongside humans and are not supernaturals. As such, witchcraft has long been part of their culture, history, and traditions. This witch is called “yee naaldlooshii” by the Navajo, which translates to “with it, he goes on all fours.” It is just one of several types of Navajo witches and is considered the most volatile and dangerous.įor the Navajo people, witchcraft is just another part of their spirituality and one of the “ways” of their lives. ![]() In the Navajo culture, a skinwalker is a type of harmful witch who has the ability to turn into, possess, or disguise themselves as an animal. ![]()
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