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Post by dT on Dec 4, 2014 14:27:11 GMT -5
Greetings to the NDE here - and other visitors. I know that the gemstone called "turquoise" was an attractive item that was prized by Native Americans who lived in the Southwest. But can anyone tell me if turquoise held a special significance to Apaches (Nde tribe)? Was it used for special occasions? Was it given as a gift for weddings, or other events in life?
thanks,
Pete (dT)
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Post by jasper4 on Dec 5, 2014 22:44:31 GMT -5
The Blue stone is used in many ways of which I will not go into detail. It has its own power as all things have power. I would add one example I would present You with a piece of the blue stone to show respect and fellowship.
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Post by dT on Dec 5, 2014 23:55:11 GMT -5
thank you Jasper4. Much appreciated!
dT
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Post by jasper4 on Dec 12, 2014 17:40:26 GMT -5
Greetings to the NDE here - and other visitors. I know that the gemstone called "turquoise" was an attractive item that was prized by Native Americans who lived in the Southwest. But can anyone tell me if turquoise held a special significance to Apaches (Nde tribe)? Was it used for special occasions? Was it given as a gift for weddings, or other events in life? thanks, Pete (dT) There are many legends about Turquoise; The Pima consider it to bring good fortune and strength and that it helped overcome illness. The Zuni believe that blue turquoise was male and of the sky and green turquoise was female and of the earth. Pueblo Indians thought that its color was stolen from the sky. In Hopi legend the lizard who travels between the above and the below, excretes turquoise and that the stone can hold back floods. The Apache felt that turquoise on a gun or bow made it shoot straight. The Navajo consider it as good fortune to wear and believe it could appease the Wind Spirit. |
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Post by dT on Dec 15, 2014 1:14:27 GMT -5
it makes sense .. the Zuni and Pueblo to connect the stone to the sky. But I like your tradition the best - as a sign of respect and fellowship. I plan to use the stone in a personal ceremony with someone special ... respect and fellowship are very appropriate. thank you!!
dT
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