The Navajo Witch Urges of 1878 refers to a historical event that took place within the Navajo tribe in the late 19th century. During this time, a series of unusual and tragic events occurred within the Navajo community, which led many to believe that witchcraft was at play. These events included the sudden death of livestock, crops failing, and illness plaguing the community. Navajo tradition holds that such occurrences are often a result of witchcraft and the influence of evil spirits. The Navajo people, like many indigenous tribes, have a deep-rooted belief in the power of witches and their ability to inflict harm upon others. Navajo witches, also known as "Skinwalkers," are believed to have the ability to shape-shift into animals and possess supernatural powers.
Last was painting the little pink highlights in her tuft of hair. I mixed white and pink paint and then brushed it on. I wiped it down with a paper towel so it wasn’t so bright and looked more like on ombré effect. Lastly, I reinforced the velcro on both the hard hat and the interior of the head by hot gluing the edges. This should keep the velcro from peeling off with continued use.
After putting all the pieces together, I realized I really didn t like the colors of Mae s face, specifically her greenish Jaundice-looking eyes and how they were drastically different in color from her yellow mouth whiskers. I scaled it up appropriately in Illustrator, then split them into tabloid sized sections so that I could print them out and tape them together into one big piece.
Navajo witches, also known as "Skinwalkers," are believed to have the ability to shape-shift into animals and possess supernatural powers. They are often thought to use these powers for malicious purposes, such as causing illness, death, and misfortune. In response to the perceived threat of witchcraft, a group of Navajo leaders came together to address the issue.
Making My Mae Borowski Cosplay
Last year, Night in the Woods came out and I had the pleasure of watching Jason play through it. It’s a charming game full of heart, humor, and fun mini games. Recently, I finally got to play it myself and purposefully picked story lines that Jason didn’t so that I could see more of the game. It has amazing replay value because of this and I would love to play it again.
Photo credit to PancakeRemix
Maybe it’s just cause I’m feeling cats this year (finally finished Kali), but I wanted to cosplay Mae. And not just Mae, but her Witch Dagger costume. (A costume of a costume!) At first, I thought I’d just reuse Kali’s wig and ears but then I saw this:
While perusing the Instagram hashtags #MaeBorowskiCosplay and #NITWcosplay, I came across these amazing cosplays. I loved how instantly recognizable they were. I have been wanting to do a mascot style cosplay for a while, ever since watching Commander Holly’s video of her Animal Crossing cosplay. While I didn’t have the space to make a cosplay like that, I could definitely get my feet wet by making a head!
These heads in the above picture were all made by Frack Attack, who was gracious enough to post a tutorial on his tumblr! I definitely referenced this quite a bit, especially for the mascot head. I pretty much followed it to a tee except the shirt, so if you want, pop on over to that tutorial if you want to get it from the source!
But if you wanna read my (slightly different) process that includes adding the Witch Dagger elements, read on! And, as always, feel free to jump to the section you’re interested in:
They formed what came to be known as the Navajo Witch Purge Committee, whose goal was to identify and eliminate witches from their community. The committee consisted of respected members of the tribe, including councilmen, security officials, and spiritual leaders, whose responsibility was to investigate and adjudicate cases of suspected witchcraft. During the Navajo Witch Urges of 1878, the committee conducted trials for individuals accused of witchcraft. These trials involved traditional Navajo rituals, such as the use of herbs, prayer, and ceremonial sand paintings, to identify and expose witches. Accused individuals were subjected to these rituals, and if found guilty, they were often banished from the community or executed. The Navajo Witch Urges of 1878 was a significant event in Navajo history, as it highlighted the power of traditional beliefs and the lengths to which the community was willing to go to protect themselves from perceived threats. It also demonstrated the deep fear and respect that the Navajo people held for the supernatural world and the role of witchcraft within their society. Overall, the Navajo Witch Urges of 1878 shed light on the Navajo view of witchcraft and their efforts to address this perceived threat. It serves as a reminder of the rich cultural traditions and beliefs that continue to shape and influence the Navajo tribe to this day..
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