2006-07-12 12:43:53 · 3 answers · asked by angel 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Kokopelli may have originally been a representation of ancient Aztec traders, known as pochtechas, who traveled to this region from northern Mesoamerica. These traders brought their goods in sacks slung across their backs, and this sack may have evolved into Kokopelli's familiar hump (in fact, many tribes make Kokopelli a trader in this way). These men also used flutes to announce themselves as friendly as they approached a settlement.
2006-07-12 12:46:50 · answer #1 · answered by Rjmail 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Kokopelli is a native american deity who brings fertility. The legend says that single women ran from him and married women prayed for him.
2006-07-12 12:47:48 · answer #2 · answered by nicole 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kokopelli is a prehistoric god depicted hundreds of times in rock art, some of it over a thousand years old, located in numerous sites in southwestern United States. He is often shown as a flute player. He's a fertility god, as well as a trickster.
2006-07-12 12:50:12 · answer #3 · answered by oh kate! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋