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“Song of the Sky Loom” and “Hunting Song”

“Song of the Sky Loom” and “Hunting Song”. Sacred words from Tewa and Navajo songs. Tewa : Song of the Sky Loom Pueblo Indians from New Mexico Sang song in religious rituals Sky Loom used as a symbol. Navajo: The Hunting Song Originally a tribe of hunters and gatherers

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“Song of the Sky Loom” and “Hunting Song”

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  1. “Song of the Sky Loom” and“Hunting Song” Sacred words from Tewa and Navajo songs

  2. Tewa: Song of the Sky Loom Pueblo Indians from New Mexico Sang song in religious rituals Sky Loom used as a symbol Navajo: The Hunting Song Originally a tribe of hunters and gatherers Migrated to SW in 11th century and became herders and farmers Song was a gift from the god of sunrise and game animals Build Background

  3. Symbolism • the use of objects to represent ideas or qualities. • Symbolism is used to • Emphasize key ideas or themes Examples: • Lord of the Rings: The ring representsthe power of good and evil • Hatchet The hatchet represents survival • The Hunger Games • The Mockingjay represents __________?

  4. Repetition • The recurrence of words, phrases, or lines in a piece of literature.

  5. Functions of repetition in Native American songs • Creates a regular rhythm for dancing • Reinforces important ideas • Makes a song easier to remember • Gives power to a song • Has a hypnotic effect on the consciousness

  6. Active Reading Tips to Remember • Read songs aloud • Visualize the singers and the occasion for the song • Speculate deeper, nonliteral meanings (ie. garment of brightness) • Be aware of feelings toward nature and the universe

  7. Song of the Sky Loom People relaxing after work Gathered together in ceremony Pleased, happy and fulfilled Hunting Song Singer is hungry but hopeful Hunter hidden in the flowery meadow Visualize singers and occasion

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