A woman had power by means of horse
(35.1)[1]
Łíͅ yeegondii
'isdzáń.
A woman had power by means of horse[1]
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(35.1) Linguistic Notes
yeegondii 'she had
power by means of it'. yee- 'by means of it' plus the 3rd person imp. of
go-...[hi- perf.]-
ndii 'to hear of, to know, to have power' [act.intr.;
go- ?].
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Ethnological Note 1
The Chiricahua believe that an accident which takes
place while riding horseback, or some grave misfortune in connection with horses
may occur at the will of the horse involved as revenge for some neglect or
ill-treatment suffered. In the ceremony to cure the injured, the co-operation of
the horse is required. It is usually staked near the place where the ceremony is
held and appeals are addressed to it, in song and prayer, to undo the damage
that it has caused. The horse is usually led to the patient during the latter
part of the rite and if it neighs or demonstrates any interest in the patient at
this time, it is considered a fortunate sign and an indication that the animal
is relenting and will permit the cure to take place.
