Atse Ets’ozi – Orion, The First Slender One – The Hunter

Atse Ets’ Ozi – Orion, The First Slender One painting

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Acrylic and Oil

Description

Atse Ets’ozi can be translated as First Slender One in Navajo (pronounced At say et so).  Orion is one of the most conspicuous and recognizable constellations in the night sky. Atse Ets’ozi is a strong young warrior whose responsibility is to provide protection to his people. He carries a bow and arrow and is often paired with Diléhé (the Pleiades). Like Diléhé, this constellation is related to planting and is seen every season except for part of the summer. He is never seen in the sky with Atse Etsoh,  Scorpius, which is featured in a story of how traditionally mother-in-laws and son-in-laws should never be together, thus keeping peace in the family.

Indigenous Education Institute

The Indigenous Education Institute (IEI) is an Indigenous-based, non-profit (501.c3) corporation, based in Friday Harbor, WA. The mission of the Institute is to promote, preserve and apply traditional Indigenous knowledge to contemporary life. This includes research and educational projects of all kinds. IEI is committed to using Indigenous knowledge to promote and understand the importance of the interconnections of all things. IEI is committed to the restoration of imbalance and sustaining an ecologically sound environment.

IEI acknowledges that the earth is an integral part of a much larger universe. Stories are often told in the Indigenous world of the connections between Mother Earth and Father Sky. We are made of the same chemistry as the stars. Studies of Indigenous astronomies illuminate these connections and show the participation of humans in the universe. Our website: http://www.indigenouseducation.org