The War God's Horse Song ~ Navajo
I am the Turquoise woman's son.
On top of Belted Mountain
Beautiful horses-slim like a weasel!
My horse with a hoof like a striped agate,
With his fetlock like a fine eagle plume:
My horse whose legs are like quick lightning
Whose body is an eagle-plumed arrow:
My horse whose tail is like a trailing black cloud.
The little Holy Wind blows through his hair.
My horse with a mane made of short rainbows.
My horse with ears made of round corn.
My horse with eyes made of big stars.
My horse with a head made of mixed waters.
My horse with teeth made of white shell.
The long rainbow is in his mouth for a bridle
& with it I guide him.
When my horse neighs, different-colored horses follow.
When my horse neighs, different-colored sheep follow.
I am wealthy because of him.
Before me peaceful
Behind me peaceful
Under me peaceful
Over me peaceful;
Peaceful voice when he neighs.
I am everlasting peaceful.
I stand for my horse