Tobadzischini

Tobadzischini

Greaterwell-documentedNavajo mythologySouthwest United States
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Tobadzischini is a complex entity with attributes of both a hero and a deity, associated with war and agriculture in Navajo mythology. He is often considered the lord of darkness, opposing his brother Nayéé‘ Neizghání /Nayenezgani, who appears to be a lord of light.

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Tobadzischini may have powers related to darkness and possibly evil forces, as he is described as a lord of darkness opposing a lord of light.

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