Corn Mother
The corn mother is a deity that appears in several tribal customs. The original Hopi cosmology recognizes her as a sentient being unto herself. Much of their ceremony revolves around her. Maize or corn and it's essence is integral to their existence, or physical and spiritual well being! The Corn mother is as important as a mother who gives sustenance to her babe with milk. They eat the corn and it becomes their flesh, blood, and spirit. The feminine figure or goddess energy is prevalent and given due respect in their customs. This includes the Spider Woman as creator and quote: "Grandmother of the sun and the great Medicine Power who sang the people into this fourth world we live in now.” Perhaps it would be beneficial to us if we had as much reverence for that same divine source of food we eat everyday. Do we give thanks in some way to
"Grandmother" or do we just eat and drink with no thought on it? -Roger Thunderhands Gilbert
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