Native elder explains solar eclipses

Native American (Navajo) beliefs about the eclipse

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In our traditional Native (Indigenous, First Nations) ways the full solar eclipse is a very reverent time. It is a time for reflection, rebirth, new life, and new understanding.

An eclipse is called the Death of the Sun. During this time traditionally people sit indoors and refrain from eating and drinking [just as Hindus in India will do]. Some would pray or sing traditional songs.

Navajo "myths," who can believe superstitions?

Traditionally, Navajo (Diné) people would not look at the eclipse. They were told they could get sick or go blind. Nowadays people look and celebrate.

While our Diné do not expect people to observe the same traditions it would still be a good time to be reverent and focus on a rebirth and new life.

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