'Agojo so'jo facts for kids
Agojo so'jo (pronounced Ah-go-ho so-ho) is a special god in the Native American Tewa stories. His name means 'Big Star' in the Tewa language. He is known as the Morning Star, which is the brightest star you can see in the morning sky.
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Who is Agojo so'jo?
Agojo so'jo is a very important figure in Tewa mythology. He represents the bright Morning Star. This star appears just before the sun rises, bringing a new day.
The Story of the Morning and Evening Stars
In Tewa legends, Agojo so'jo was married to the Evening Star. Long ago, they were regular people. But when the Evening Star passed away, Agojo so'jo went after her.
When Agojo so'jo finally caught up to his wife, he felt he could not stay with her. So, he left her. The Evening Star then began to chase her husband. This chase never ends. It is thought to represent the daily change from night to day.
In some stories from the San Juan Tewa, the wife sometimes catches up to her husband. This is because the Evening Star is believed to be faster.
Roles and Connections
Agojo so'jo is linked to brave actions and was honored during times of conflict. He is also seen as a special messenger for the Sun.
His name can be spelled in different ways, like 'agoyo so'yu or 'agcjcsċ'jċ. He is also called agoyonohuseh, which means 'Dark Star Man' in Tewa. A group of people from the Nambé Tewa even had a clan named after this deity.
Similar Deities
The Hano Tewa people have a similar god called Ponu'chona. Ponu'chona is also connected to the morning star. This deity is also associated with animals and hunting. Hunters would leave food as gifts for Ponu'chona.
In a similar way, the San Juan Tewa have a story. In this tale, the Morning Star freed animals from a special sky pen. He then shared them across the Earth.
