Hopi tales of destruction

This collection preserves seven powerful tales about ancient Hopi villages that now lie in ruins, offering insight into cultural values and social motivations beyond the scope of archaeology. The narratives describe the destruction of villages like Sikyatki, Hisatsongoopavi, and Awat'ovi, which were lost to war, fire, earthquake, or internal strife. These stories, shared by storytellers from Second and Third Mesa, vividly recount ancient tragedies and enmities that forever changed the Hopi people, highlighting how human evils such as witchcraft, hubris, corruption, and betrayal can lead to social disintegration and chaos.