The Spiritual Significance of Eclipses to Indigenous Cultures of Arizona and the Americas

Solar eclipses hold deep spiritual meaning in many Native American cultures, seen as significant cosmic events that require respect and reflection according to indigenous traditions and beliefs.

• Many Native American tribes, including the Navajo, Hopi, Aztec, and Maya, traditionally saw eclipses as spiritually meaningful events connected to their cultural beliefs.

• Common themes across tribes are viewing the Sun and Moon as sacred, eclipses as cosmic disruptions, and showing respect by staying indoors and reflecting or praying.

• While practices vary…