The Hero Twins tells the story of two brothers born to Changing Woman and trained by the Holy People to save their people from the naayee , a race of monsters. But the naayee can t be beaten alone. Family and friends and wise mentors must lead any warrior down the good path toward victory. Colorful illustrations show the action as the twins seek out their father to receive the weapons they need to face the greatest monster of them all: Ye iitsoh.
Told in Navajo, the Dine language, and English, this story exists in many versions, and all...
The Hero Twins tells the story of two brothers born to Changing Woman and trained by the Holy People to save their people from the naa...
"These tales capture the humor and themes of traditional Dine literature. . . . The collection resonates with deep cultural authenticity."--Enrique Lamadrid, author of Juan the Bear and the Water of Life: La Acequia de Juan del Oso
"These tales capture the humor and themes of traditional Dine literature. . . . The collection resonates with deep cultural authenticity."--Enrique La...