Navajo Encounters With The Anasazi (Ancient Stories)

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In this captivating video, join Navajo Historian, Wally Brown, as he delves into our traditional Navajo stories passed down through generations.

These stories recount fascinating encounters between the Navajo people and the ancient Anasazi civilization.

Wally begins by sharing the riveting story of the Gambler. Witness as an Anasazi gambler and a Navajo gambler engage in a high-stakes game with much more than mere winnings at stake.

With the help of the Holy People, the Navajo gambler triumphs over the deceitful Anasazi gambler. The outcome of this intense duel sets into motion a remarkable chain of events, leading to the liberation of numerous slaves held by the Anasazi.

Prepare to be enthralled by yet another enthralling narrative - the tale of the last Anasazi leader. As the Holy People bring about the fall of the Anasazi civilization, they leave behind the last leader. In an awe-inspiring act of transformation, the Holy People turn him into an arrow. Then, a brave Navajo man sends the arrow soaring into the vast southern sky.

These mesmerizing stories--rich with wisdom and historical significance--offer a fresh perspective on the ancient past. They defy conventional narratives. Revealing untold chapters of Navajo-Anasazi interactions. Join us on this extraordinary journey as we bring to life these captivating accounts, ensuring that the legacy of these ancient encounters lives on for generations to come.

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[beckylee]

A Navajo man saved my life in 1978. I was in Farmington NM and got an artery cut. This man had compassion on a 17 year old white girl 1800 miles from home. He drove me to the hospital and saved my arm and my life. I have prayed for blessings on this man and his family for almost 50 years. I will until my last breath. Thank you

[needknow]

Thank-You Elder, these traditional teachings are very valuable for all peoples, tribes and tongues...

[theliquidtheory]

Outstanding! I have lived here in Arizona for decades and have spent much time in the mountains and deserts here. I have seen this symbol at many sites, it is good to know the truth of this ancient language. Thank you for spreading your history and knowledge.

[melissaboylan]

I could sit and listen to him forever! I would never get bored and would learn more than i ever could in a classroom.

[shannonm.]

Hey Wally, Its White Dog Running Wolf, I lived near you with my parents and brother in the mid 80's . I was the girl with the large snake at the first gym. It's nice to see you. Thank you.

[Cece]

So THAT'S where "Navajo" came from. I always wonder, when it's like, "Here's what these people are called, and here's what they call themselves, " and the words are radically different, why that is. Diné sounds nothing like Navajo, and then you explained the meaning of A Na Bay Ho, and I thought "I'll bet..." HOW COOL. Thank you so much!

[logoseven]

I have been enjoying the Anasazi stories. It answers so many questions about their structures and disappearance.

[Freya-bstx]

I'm a white woman who grew up on the Navajo, Hopi rez. I enjoyed these stories told by the elders as a child. I so love listening to them again. As I'm researching my own ancestors ( Irish, Scottish, Icelandic, ) I'm finding are legends pretty much the same just different names and places. Native American DNA has been found in Icelandic blood.
I show your videos to my grandchildren who's father is Navajo and Hopi.

[lulumoon]

👀There is a reason Elder Wally is sharing this now. LOVE the deeper history & language teaching! ❤️🙏💞

[victoriabraham]

Thank you Elder, I am Australian and I have always loved the outlook the native indians have about this world, nature and how to live in it without wrecking it, I wish we all had these values!!

[asupremechieften]

I am doing a navajo project for my school and I'm multitasking while I start learning how to thinking and read and speak in Navajo as well! Diné Strong! #pathofascension

[RussellBlack-el]

I'm Athabascan from Alaska I've been taught we are Dene'ine related to the Denai, Furthest tribe in Alaska watch this all the time food medicine. The world needs basic knowledge like this. More then ever.

[allenbuck]

I’m old and a white man I find your videos to be eye opening. I’ve live in the south eastern part of my life. But was raised in central Ohio we had mounds near our home. Lots of points to be found after the Plowing each spring. Thanks from Sc

[freedomforever]

My brother, my elder, my teacher. Thank you.

[aphilipdent]

It's great hearing their oral history. As he said we need to learn history. It doesn't matter who's history, you can still learn from it.

[IceLynne]

I have learned so much from you over the past two years, it's amazing! I have great respect for you.

[pamelabennett]

We really enjoy hearing about the way of "Walking in Beauty". Thank you

[elram]

The roofing from those kivas look like a woven pattern.
Cool structural design.

[kennethsmith]

I love hearing you speak, I'm Pawnee and was never really able to be around my people growing up. Thank you

[samrivers]

Much thankfulness for your wisdom. I am just but a white man that loves nature and history and the outdoors and bringing the children to learn to fish hunt and survive off the land and give respect to every animal we consume to help the circle of life that never stops.❤️🧎 Thank you for sharing your wisdom!❤️