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- Eagle - Rules the sky. Represents strength and great power.
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- Wolf - Great hunter. Teacher and pathfinder.
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- Ogre - Disciplinarian of the children. Represented as black or white.
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- Owl - Intelligence and wisdom. Keeps rodents in check.
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- Deer - Dances to increase his kind, therefore ensuring abundance.
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- Ram - Dances to increase his kind, and has power over the rain.
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- Snow - Brings snow and cold weather essential for the growth of crops.
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- Badger - Cures the sick. Prayers for the growth of healing herbs are given to him.
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- Lizard - Fighting kachina. Brings sweethearts together.
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- Crow Mother - Guardian of children.
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- Corn Maiden - Purifies women who grind the corn for ceremonies.
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- Hummingbird - Appears as a runner. He is a brilliant impersonator.
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- Morning Singer - Appears on rooftops and sings to waken the village.
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- Buffalo Warrior - Assures there will be adequate food for winter.
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- Wolf Warrior - Assures there will be adequate food for winter.
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- Buffalo - Most powerful kachina. Kills evil thoughts and is a spiritual protector.
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- Hototo - Preparer of food. Most respected war kachina.
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- Antelope - Dances to increase his kind. Brings rain.
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- Shalako - Most magnificant. Towers seven feet high. Brings rain.
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- Mudhead - Powerful kachina who acts as a clown and enforcer.
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- Butterfly - Lands on flowers, used by the medicine man.
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- Kokopelli - Hunched back flute player. Brings rain and fertility.
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- Sunface - Warmth and shelter for the elderly, a bright future for the young.
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- Broadface - Carries yucca whips to enforce community cleansing.
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- Left Hand - Reverse kachina, does everything in the opposite.
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- Chasing Star - Represents planets and stars. Returns fallen stars to the sky.
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- Snake Dancer - Sends messages with the snake to ask for rain.
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- Hilili - Guard kachina known for the call he makes.
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- Long Horned - Brings long life.
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- Long Hair - Brings rain. Always singing.
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- Fancy Dancer - Fan passes prayers to the heavens.
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- Traditional Dancer - Entertainer. Passes along prayers.
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- Eototo - Kachina Chief. Controls the seasons. Knows all ceremonies.
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- Aholi - Lieutenant to the Eototo. Accompanies the Eototo to bring rain.
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- Squash - Important as a plant. Signifies food source.
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- Mouse - Hero of Second Mesa. Rid village of a pesky chickenhawk.
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- Clown / Koshari - Powerful enforcer, entertains crowds.
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