In other words, cataclysmic events in the natural world are causally connected to collective transgressions, or negatives human actions. These three global destructions were not the result of merely random earth changes or astrophysical phenomena but of humankind’s disregard both for Mother Earth and for the spiritual dictates of the Creator. As recorded by many cultures around the globe, a tremendous deluge destroyed the Third World. The Second World was destroyed by ice-a great Ice Age. The First World was destroyed by fire-a comet, asteroid strike, or a number of volcanic eruptions. The Hopi believe that we have suffered three previous world cataclysms. Like the Maya, among whom the Hopi once lived and with whom they later traded, the Hopi conceptualize the cycles of time as world-ages. ( Library of Congress ) Hopi Cycles of Time Snake Kiva in the village of Oraibi, the oldest continuously inhabited community on the North American continent, established about 1100 AD. Considering the history of exploitation and genocide of Native Americans in general, this is understandable. Many times they simply do not wish to share these visions with the outside world. These isolated, sedentary farmers living in unpretentious pueblos (basically stone apartment buildings) on the high desert of the American Southwest have looked into the future from their kivas (subterranean, communal prayer-chambers) and have seen some rather disturbing scenarios. Stonehenge and the Hopi: Hidden Messages Connecting Sacred Sites.A Hopi Hero’s Journey: How the Snake Clan Came to Arizona.Part of the lack of narrative clarity also has to do with the secretive nature of the Hopi. Because they are not a monolithic tribe, the sources of their prophecies are fragmentary and multifarious. The Hopi are an aggregation of clans that came together at the “center-point” ( Tuuwanasavi) in northern Arizona during the course of their migrations. These prophecies began to be made public shortly before the mid-20th century. The predictions of the life to come do not merely pertain to the Hopi themselves but deal with impending events on a global scale. Thank you to Templar Publishing for sending me this book to review.More than any other tribe in North America, the Hopi Indians have developed according to the dictates and demands of what may be called a legacy of prophecy. This is a book you can dip in and out of and because of the level of detail it stands up to repeated readings. While the book can be read cover to cover, its non-fiction style means that you can also take a more non-linear approach and jump between sections. They will also enjoy the undercurrent of danger the book is laced with an underlying sense of peril (looking after dragons is a hazardous business) but the overall tone is light-hearted and very entertaining.
Children will find lots to laugh about too. I particularly enjoyed the book’s humour and found myself chuckling a lot.
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There’s lots of glorious detail in the text and the pictures young trainee dragon keepers will be able to acquire a wealth of fascinating dragon knowledge (for example, how to cure common ailments, tips on fire-proofing your home, and some nifty stunts to pull off when flying).
The illustrations are great: bold, colourful and funny. The pop-ups are impressive and will certainly delight children and adults alike. There are lots of exciting interactive elements: flaps in all shapes and sizes, books-within-a-book, and a wheel that rotates to let you learn how to understand your dragon’s facial expressions. There are also sections on famous dragon keepers from history, and a map showing the native habitats of different dragon species. The premise of the book is that it will guide you through the various aspects of dragon care and training. Inside is a dragon egg and your dragon keeper’s starter pack. This gorgeous lift-the-flap, pop-up book begins with a large parcel being delivered to your door.
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