Dr E is clearing out the AlexandriaofEngbeck Librarium from FB "Spiritual Liberation" page-group and then over to the web page. This one had 13 entry posts.
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Teachings of the Eagle Feather, Part 16
"Wings of the Sun Hawk"
Updated: Namebini-giizis (Suckerfish Moon) / Makwa-giizis(Bear Moon), February 27, 2022
Zhaawano Giizhik
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Book Statement Abstract:
Living a Long Happy Life ~ “Bimaadiziwin”
Worldview ~ “Izhinamowin”
Pre ~ Knowledge ~ “Bawaagan”
Guardian Spirit ~ “Gekek”
ThunderbirdGrandFathers ~ “Geteayaaa” ”Animkii Binesiwag”
Spirit Messenger of The Sun ~ “Aadizookaan”
Preface:
GICHI-MANIDOO, the Great Mystery of the Universe.
Body
AIR = BIRD in Native American Lore. LIFE. Birds can go in any ecology. GEKEK. Thunder Grandfather. Signs of Birth, Purpose, and Function. Genuine Equanimity of Heart. Teachers of Balanced Living. STORY TELLERS. "Makers of Sacred Stories" ...
IZHINAMOWIN = Worldview. Gekek. The Hawk. NATURAL WORLD - Humans, Birds and other species, The Sun, and The SKYSPIRITREALM. ThunderBird GrandFathers. GETEAYAAA. Non Human GrandFather AADIZookaan. Soirt Messenger of Sun. Great Mystery. Vision, Foresight, Virtue of Prescience and Preknowledge. BAWAAGAN - Guardian spirit. GEKEK. (Zhaawano Giizhik, 2018, 2021).
Anishinaabe society is based on KINSHIP: "Gidoodeminaanig." (Ojibwe). "Our Blood Relations." Odoodemen ... the now nearly 65 sub groups or clans where an ANIMAL represents them. Hence, we are all related by common ancestry so all are one in "birth, function, and purpose." Norms and Principles are provided in BIMAADIZIWIN ...which is living a long happy life. These are Elder Brothers for humans... that stand for human needs. The animal denotes the particular flaws and weakness as well as special capabilities, kin rights, and OBLIGATIONS TO LIVE UP TO. "MINO-BIMAADIZIWIN" ("Good Life" ) ... which Virtues apply across timespace for individuals and Groups (Soul Groups).
Bimaadiziwin... good long living. Animals our older Brothers. The virtues of the animal, also its particular challenges...flaws, weaknesses. Kin rights, obligations...duties and moral responsibilities...The Good Life. Everyday life and communal across timespace. Hawk Totem People: Anishinaabeg. Can "see" messages for the people...the big picture is glimpsed...foretelling of change, ... patience, accomplishment, speed, accuracy... adverse to corruption...thoughtfulness as a true value...MORAL JUSTICE. Mate for Life. "physical beauty, speed, endurance, perseverance, fearlesness, and sharp eyesight" Loyalty. Earth Wisdom messages. "They acknowledged him as a spirit grandfather who bears on his wings and brings to earth and her Peoples great wisdom, broad perspectives and a deep mental awareness." "Gekek is gekinoo'amaaged (a teacher) who teaches anishinaabeg (mankind) to live in balance with all things that support mino-bimaadiziwin, the sacred web of life." Member of "binesiwag, the Winged Ones, he draws our attention to the light of Giizis, the day-sun" ... reminding of our connection...our true connection ... "GICHI-MANIDOO, the Great Mystery of the Universe.
"As they disclose norms and principles for bimaadiziwin, or living long and healthy lives, animals, as elder brothers of humans, represent the basic needs of human society. Each different animal (or spirit being) is a silent metaphor for human flaws and weaknesses; yet at the same time they seek to instill in clan members certain virtues to emulate and provide them with a set of life-long mutual kin rights and obligations to live up to. These duties and moral responsibilities, called mino-bimaadiziwin (literally: “good life”) apply to individuals and everyday life but are also understood in a communal and a spiritual sense that is far beyond the present.
“Among the Anishinaabeg, people who are born into Gekek doodem, the Hawk Clan, are known as born leaders; in daily life they tend to be initiators and, as they have the ability to soar high above, combined with an extraordinary sharp eyesight, they possess the power to catch insightful glimpses of the bigger picture – which makes them more observant than most other people and gives them a great sense of perspective. Hawk people, therefore, have the ability to look straight through other people. They are often known to be bringers of spirit messages and foretellers of change and as such help identify a transition in one's environment. Like the hawk itself, Hawk clan members intuitively know how to wait patiently in order to accomplish a goal, and once they strike at their prey (act) they make sure to do so with speed and precision. Thoughtfulness, deliberation, and averseness to corruption and nepotism are therefore virtues that you find often with Hawk clan people and they remind us to behave well and never cease to be awake and aware when it comes to moral issues like injustices and wrongdoings.
Hawks hunt in groups and often mate for life; thus they challenge us to think about, and assess, the people we associate and surround ourselves with. Equally importantly, they remind us to be loyal toward the ones we love and those who depend on us.
Gete-ayaa’ag, our ancestors, admired the hawk for its physical beauty, speed, endurance, perseverance, fearlesness, and sharp eyesight. They acknowledged him as a spirit grandfather who bears on his wings and brings to earth and her Peoples great wisdom, broad perspectives and a deep mental awareness.
In a cosmological sense of the most sacred nature, Gekek is gekinoo'amaaged (a teacher) who teaches anishinaabeg (mankind) to live in balance with all things that support mino-bimaadiziwin, the sacred web of life. As a prominent member of the binesiwag, the Winged Ones, he draws our attention to the light of Giizis, the day-sun, and in doing this he remind us of how much we are all connected with GICHI-MANIDOO, the Great Mystery of the Universe."
“Anishinaabe society is basically structured around a very intricate system of kinship - called gidoodeminaanig in the Ojibwe language, which translates into “our blood relations,” or “our clans.” Our People had originally five to seven clan or doodem groups, nowadays divided into at least sixty-five different clans (odoodeman). Each doodem, which is represented by either a bird, a fish, a land animal, body parts of an animal, a tree, or a spirit that lives in the lakes or the sky, denotes a common ancestor and makes all those who are born under its sign one in birth, function, and purpose.
As they disclose norms and principles for bimaadiziwin, or living long and healthy lives, animals, as elder brothers of humans, represent the basic needs of human society. Each different animal (or spirit being) is a silent metaphor for human flaws and weaknesses; yet at the same time they seek to instill in clan members certain virtues to emulate and provide them with a set of life-long mutual kin rights and obligations to live up to. These duties and moral responsibilities, called mino-bimaadiziwin (literally: “good life”) apply to individuals and everyday life but are also understood in a communal and a spiritual sense that is far beyond the present.”
"Teachings of the Eagle Feather, Part 16
"Wings of the Sun Hawk"
Zaagibagaa-giizis (Moon of the Budding Leaves; May 31), 2018
“The birds represent the air on Turtle Island (America). The spirit of the air is with us through our cycle of life. It brings greeting to us when we are born, and it is the last element to be with us when we pass on to the spirit world. Birds are also bearers of messages for the Anishinaabeg, because they can fly in the air, walk on the land, swim on the water, and dive underwater, going where we cannot.”¹
Wings of the Sun Hawk illustration by Anishinaabe Woodland artist Zhaawano GiizhikWings of the Sun Hawk illustration by Zhaawano Giizhik
Spirit Bird of Light hawk feather wedding rings by Zhaawano
The story of Gekek the Hawk
Boozhoo, aaniin, hello,
I am Zhaawano Giizhik. This blog story is the sixteenth already in a series titled Teachings Of The Eagle Feather, featuring my works of art along with those of kindred artists. Both my stories and my artworks seek to provide an insight into the unique izhinamowin (world view) of the Anishinaabe Peoples.
Today's story is the story of Gekek, the Hawk. The story is woven around a set of wedding rings (featuring stylized hawk feathers), a bolo tie, and a graphic illustration by myself (a Hawk/ Thunderbird flying toward the sun) as well as three powerful acrylics painted by second-generation Anishinaabe Woodland painters: one by the late Allen Ahmoo Angeconeb and two by my dear friend, the late Moses Amik. (To read more about the theme of the hawk feather see also: The Way We See the World.)
The theme that connects the ring set and the paintings is the Hawk and his close relationship with both the natural world (humans, other bird species, the sun) and the realm of sky spirits; particularly the Thunder Grandfathers, who in spring and summer present themselves on earth as avian characters (Thunderbirds) and, although on rare occasions, as humans (grandfathers).
Who is Gekek? To gete-ayaa’ag, our ancestors, he was much more than just a bird of prey. They regarded him as a powerful aadizookaan (grandfather of the nonhuman class) and manidoo-izhinaazha’waagan (a spirit-messenger) of the sun and the Great Mystery. He shows the People a far vision, foresight, and the virtue of deliberation. His sharp vision, indicating prescience and preknowledge, is his most most noticable and valued attribute. He is also regarded as a powerful bawaagan (a guardian spirit) who appears in some people’s dreams. (To read more about Gekek as a dream messenger see my blog story A Vision of Healing.)
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Click here to read The Way We See the World: a blog story with a similar theme
Allen Ahmoo Angeconeb Shamans Talking acrylic on canvas 1977
Shamans Talking by Ahmoo Angeconeb
Hawk as ancestor, leader, messenger, teacher
Anishinaabe society is basically structured around a very intricate system of kinship - called gidoodeminaanig in the Ojibwe language, which translates into “our blood relations,” or “our clans.” Our People had originally five to seven clan or doodem groups, nowadays divided into at least sixty-five different clans (odoodeman). Each doodem, which is represented by either a bird, a fish, a land animal, body parts of an animal, a tree, or a spirit that lives in the lakes or the sky, denotes a common ancestor and makes all those who are born under its sign one in birth, function, and purpose.
As they disclose norms and principles for bimaadiziwin, or living long and healthy lives, animals, as elder brothers of humans, represent the basic needs of human society. Each different animal (or spirit being) is a silent metaphor for human flaws and weaknesses; yet at the same time they seek to instill in clan members certain virtues to emulate and provide them with a set of life-long mutual kin rights and obligations to live up to. These duties and moral responsibilities, called mino-bimaadiziwin (literally: “good life”) apply to individuals and everyday life but are also understood in a communal and a spiritual sense that is far beyond the present.
Among the Anishinaabeg, people who are born into Gekek doodem, the Hawk Clan, are known as born leaders; in daily life they tend to be initiators and, as they have the ability to soar high above, combined with an extraordinary sharp eyesight, they possess the power to catch insightful glimpses of the bigger picture – which makes them more observant than most other people and gives them a great sense of perspective. Hawk people, therefore, have the ability to look straight through other people. They are often known to be bringers of spirit messages and foretellers of change and as such help identify a transition in one's environment. Like the hawk itself, Hawk clan members intuitively know how to wait patiently in order to accomplish a goal, and once they strike at their prey (act) they make sure to do so with speed and precision. Thoughtfulness, deliberation, and averseness to corruption and nepotism are therefore virtues that you find often with Hawk clan people and they remind us to behave well and never cease to be awake and aware when it comes to moral issues like injustices and wrongdoings.
Hawks hunt in groups and often mate for life; thus they challenge us to think about, and assess, the people we associate and surround ourselves with. Equally importantly, they remind us to be loyal toward the ones we love and those who depend on us.
Gete-ayaa’ag, our ancestors, admired the hawk for its physical beauty, speed, endurance, perseverance, fearlesness, and sharp eyesight. They acknowledged him as a spirit grandfather who bears on his wings and brings to earth and her Peoples great wisdom, broad perspectives and a deep mental awareness.
In a cosmological sense of the most sacred nature, Gekek is gekinoo'amaaged (a teacher) who teaches anishinaabeg (mankind) to live in balance with all things that support mino-bimaadiziwin, the sacred web of life. As a prominent member of the binesiwag, the Winged Ones, he draws our attention to the light of Giizis, the day-sun, and in doing this he remind us of how much we are all connected with GICHI-MANIDOO, the Great Mystery of the Universe.
Moses Amik Thunderbird 2006
Hawk and the metaphorical meaning of the Sky World and its Beings
Giizhigoong is how the gete-ayaa’ag called the Sky World and all of its beings, corporeal as well as incorporeal. In Anishinaabe izhinamown (our traditional worldview), these aadizookaanag (grandfather-beings, or cosmic spirits; literally: "makers of sacred stories") are symbolized by the sun, the moon, the stars, and by rain and thunderclouds which represent the physical orders of the universe."
"Teachings of The Eagle Feather "The theme that connects the ring set and the paintings is the Hawk and his close relationship with both the natural world (humans, other bird species, the sun) and the realm of sky spirits; particularly the Thunder Grandfathers, who in spring and summer present themselves on earth as avian characters (Thunderbirds) and, although on rare occasions, as humans (grandfathers).
Who is Gekek? To gete-ayaa’ag, our ancestors, he was much more than just a bird of prey. They regarded him as a powerful aadizookaan (grandfather of the nonhuman class) and manidoo-izhinaazha’waagan (a spirit-messenger) of the sun and the Great Mystery. He shows the People a far vision, foresight, and the virtue of deliberation. His sharp vision, indicating prescience and preknowledge, is his most most noticable and valued attribute. He is also regarded as a powerful bawaagan (a guardian spirit) who appears in some people’s dreams. (To read more about Gekek as a dream messenger see my blog story A Vision of Healing.)"
More Profound Subjects Found Within:
Bimaadiziwin... good long living.
Animals our older Brothers. The virtues of the animal, also its particular challenges...flaws, weaknesses. Kin rights, obligations...duties and moral responsibilities...The Good Life. Everyday life and communal across timespace.
Hawk Totem People:
Anishinaabeg. Can "see" messages for the people...the big picture is glimpsed...foretelling of change, ... patience, accomplishment, speed, accuracy... adverse to corruption...thoughtfulness as a true value...MORAL JUSTICE. Mate for Life. "physical beauty, speed, endurance, perseverance, fearlesness, and sharp eyesight" Loyalty. Earth Wisdom messages. "They acknowledged him as a spirit grandfather who bears on his wings and brings to earth and her Peoples great wisdom, broad perspectives and a deep mental awareness." "Gekek is gekinoo'amaaged (a teacher) who teaches anishinaabeg (mankind) to live in balance with all things that support mino-bimaadiziwin, the sacred web of life." Member of "binesiwag, the Winged Ones, he draws our attention to the light of Giizis, the day-sun" ... reminding of our connection...our true connection ... "GICHI-MANIDOO, the Great Mystery of the Universe.
Book Conclusion:
The Return of The Rainbow Warriors is The Return to The Four Directions of The Red Road. The Thunderbird~SunHawk~GrandFathers is/are the Harbinger … “Animkii Binesiwag” … The Messengers of Great Spirit.
“Hawk and his close relationship with both the natural world (humans, other bird species, the sun) and the realm of sky spirits; particularly the Thunder Grandfathers, who in spring and summer present themselves on earth as avian characters (Thunderbirds) and, although on rare occasions, as humans (grandfathers). “
“Who is Gekek? To gete-ayaa’ag, our ancestors, he was much more than just a bird of prey. They regarded him as a powerful aadizookaan (grandfather of the nonhuman class) and manidoo-izhinaazha’waagan (a spirit-messenger) of the sun and the Great Mystery. He shows the People a far vision, foresight, and the virtue of deliberation. His sharp vision, indicating prescience and preknowledge, is his most noticeable and valued attribute. He is also regarded as a powerful bawaagan (a guardian spirit) who appears in some people’s dreams.”
(Tigre El, 2022) THUNDERBEING is Fierce and True.
Dr E ~ The “We” that we have all been waiting for… the new GrandChildrenThunderbeings ...is US.
Study, Practice, and Research Guides
[In an adjacent article, Life In the Emerging Fifth World , Dr. Richard Boylan explores some of the aspects of what this Fifth World which is now being created will look like, and how it may well be ushered in.]
End Notes
1. Waters, F. (1963, 1977). The Book of the Hopi. Penguin Books: New York.
2. The Federal Emergency Management Agency.
3. Waters, ibid.
4. Thunderhorse, I. and Le Vie, D., Jr. (1990). Return of the Thunderbeings. Bear & Co.
Publishing: Santa FE, NM.
5. Boylan, R. J., (1996). Worlds In Transition: Report on the Star Visions Conference,
Contact Forum 4:6 (Nov.-Dec.), 1-13
Dr. Richard Boylan is a behavioral scientist, university instructor, certified clinical hypnotherapist, and researcher into extraterrestrial-human encounters.
Richard Boylan, Ph.D., Councillor
Richard Boylan, Ph.D., LLC
drboylan@outlook.com
POB 1009, Diamond Springs, CA 95619-1009
http://www.drboylan.com/4-5wrld2.htmlTransition from Fourth To Fifth World: The "Thunder Beings" Return
by Richard Boylan, Ph.D.
Bibliography and References otes:
¹ Source: Angeconeb, Debassige, and Thomas, The Art of the Anishnawbek. ² Chisholm and Gutche, Superior, p. 63 ³ Read about the Seven Fires migration of the Anishinaabeg in Journey of Our People ⁴ oxidized: treated with a suphur solution which darkens the visible areas of the lower parts (the sterling silver insides) of the rings ⁵ Asemaa: tobacco
Photo Credits Sources
Manidoo-giizisbinesi (Spirit Sun Bird), digital painting by Zhaawano Giizhik, 2018 Shamans Talking, acrylic on canvas by Allen Ahmoo Angeconeb (1977) Thunderbird, acrylic on canvas by Moses Amik (2006) Above Looking Down, acrylic on canvas by Moses Amik (year unknown)
Notes-Maps-Tables
About the author/artist and his design inspiration
Zhaawano Giizhik, an American currently living in the Netherlands, was born in 1959 in North Carolina, USA. Zhaawano has Anishinaabe blood running through his veins; the doodem of his ancestors from Baawitigong (Sault Ste. Marie, Upper Michigan) is Waabizheshi, Marten.
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