Revealing the Secrets of the Navajo Witch Banishing of 1878

The Navajo witch banishing of 1878 was a significant event in the history of the Navajo Nation. It marked a turning point in the relationship between the Navajo people and the U.S. government, as well as their own cultural traditions. During this time, the U.S.

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S. government had been pressuring the Navajo people to assimilate into mainstream American society. As part of this effort, they sought to eradicate traditional Navajo practices, including their belief in witchcraft.

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This long-lived perennial herb is a mainstay of American cuisine. Thyme herb is found in recipes for almost everything including fish, chowders, sauces, stuffings, soups, meats and poultry. The aromatic, warming flavor holds up well during long cooking times.

Sow the seeds indoors on sterile starting mix 6-8 weeks before last frost. Keep the seeds moist until germination. Once frost season has passed transplant the seedlings into the garden in a sunny location.
Do not over water. It likes to dry out in-between waterings. Thyme plants dislike wet foliage, so surrounding the plant with a layer of gravel can help this.

Plant thyme in your herb garden, at the edge of a walk, along a short garden wall, or in containers. As a special garden treat, put a few along a walkway and between steps, and your footsteps will release its aroma.
It even makes a pretty patch of small ground cover. Growing thyme provides an anchor in an herb garden in areas where it is evergreen in winter. Thyme is also perfect for containers, either alone or in combination with plants that won't shade it out.
It is not only attractive in the perennial border or herb garden, but it also attracts birds, bees and butterflies to the garden as well. It is also commonly referred to as Garden Thyme or English Thyme.
This variety is often planted near vegetables to help control flea beetles and several cabbage pests.
A perennial for zones 4-9.

For Zones 5-8. This thyme is a creeping, woody based perennial which is primarily used as a ground cover. Numerous, thin, somewhat woody stems form a flat mat (2-3" tall) with tiny, rounded, glossy blue-green leaves (to 1/4"). Although leaves are aromatic, strength of scent varies according to season and habitat and leaves are usually not considered to be of culinary quality. Clusters of tiny, tubular, deep pink flowers appear in summer. Flowers are attractive to bees. Best as a small area ground cover or filler between stepping stones. Will sprawl over small rocks or over ledges in the rock garden

If you have a stepping stone path or a flagstone patio, Magic Carpet is a great way to add lovely, low-growing thyme to the walkway and patio crevices. Creeping thyme ground cover is only 2 - 4 inches high, and it spreads and flowers for most of the summer.
Perfect for edging the flower border, rock gardens, walkways, patios and in containers. The plants are full of tiny lilac pink clusters of blooms that are attractive to butterflies. The groundcover is lemen-scented, and it is a maintenance free, hardy plant that will give years of beauty and enjoyment.
For zones 4-8.
Sow the seeds in starter trays indoors 6 weeks before the last expected frost. Press the Thyme seeds into the soil but do not cover them. Transplant the young seedlings into the garden 12 inches apart. After frost danger has passed, creeping thyme seeds can be directly seeded in a prepared seed bed that is weed free and has had the top several inches loosened and raked fine.
Outside: scatter the seeds and press them firmly into the soil. The ground cover seeds must be consistently kept moist. If weeds grow along with the thyme, it's best to hand pull them.

Low creeper, well suited as ground cover. Perfumes the air when trodden upon. Helps to clear mucous congestion. Used in cooking. Aromatic low growing bush or creeping herbs, ideal for rockeries, borders, or along pathways. Pretty pink or purple blossoms are a favorite of honeybees. Culinary and medicinal value. Grow indoors or out in full sun.
The most fragrant type, thick mats of perfumed rose purple flowers. Lemony flavor used in cooking and cough remedies. Grows about 4" tall.
Also known as Broad-leaved thyme, it is a perennial evergreen plant, mostly used as edible plant and can be also used as fragrant ornamental plant, can grow in temperate, subtropical or mediterranean climate and growing in hardiness zone 5-10. Very tiny seeds!

Superb culinary thyme. Spicier, more pungent flavor than Winter Thyme, it is a smaller plant that is favored by cooks for it's solid thyme flavor.
It has been used since ancient times to achieve healing, cure chest congestion, and induce saliva; the fresh leaves are taken to relieve sore throats. The plant is also used as an effective remedy for chest infections (bronchitis, pharyngitis, whooping cough) as well as to treat worms in children.

The plant has been used for its flavor in cooking. Thymus vulgaris essential oil is used as an antiseptic, antiviral, and antimicrobial agent in folk medicine. Thyme also possesses carminative and antioxidative effects. Grow as an annual in zones colder than 6.

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The U.S. government believed that the Navajo witches, known as "skinwalkers," were practicing dark magic and causing harm to other Navajo people. In an attempt to suppress this belief and eradicate Navajo witchcraft, the government organized a banishing ceremony. In 1878, a group of U.S. soldiers and government officials descended upon the Navajo reservation to carry out the banishing. They rounded up alleged witches and forced them to undergo a traumatic ritual known as the "Witch Purge." During the Witch Purge, the alleged witches were stripped naked, beaten, and publicly humiliated. They were then forced to renounce their beliefs and swear loyalty to the U.S. government. Many of them were also forced to convert to Christianity. The banishing ceremony was a traumatic and degrading experience for the Navajo people. It caused deep divisions within the community, as some Navajo people were coerced into participating in the banishing, while others refused to renounce their cultural beliefs. Despite the banishing ceremony, the belief in witchcraft and the practice of traditional Navajo ceremonies continued to persist among the Navajo people. Over time, the Navajo Nation has worked to preserve and revitalize their cultural traditions, including the belief in witchcraft. The Navajo witch banishing of 1878 serves as a significant example of the U.S. government's efforts to assimilate Native American tribes into mainstream American society. It also highlights the resilience and perseverance of the Navajo people in preserving their cultural beliefs and practices..

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1. Sarah - 2 stars - I really wanted to like "Navajo witch banishing of 1878" as I am fascinated by Native American culture and history. However, the book failed to capture my interest. The story felt disjointed and lacked depth, leaving me feeling unsatisfied. The characters were underdeveloped and the plot seemed rushed. Overall, I was disappointed with this book and would not recommend it to others.

2. Michael - 1 star - "Navajo witch banishing of 1878" was a complete waste of my time. I found the writing to be incredibly dry and the story unengaging. The author did not provide enough background information or context for readers unfamiliar with Navajo culture, which left me feeling confused and disconnected from the story. The characters were flat and lacked personality, making it difficult to care about their fates. I would advise skipping this book altogether.

3. Emma - 2 stars - This book had potential but fell short in execution. The concept of the Navajo witch banishing of 1878 intrigued me, but the author failed to deliver a compelling narrative. The pacing was inconsistent, with long lulls in the story that made it difficult to stay engaged. The dialogue felt forced and unnatural, and the descriptions were overly simplistic. I was disappointed by the lack of depth and complexity in this book.

Confronting Darkness: The Navajo Witch Banishing of 1878