No one suggested that the meaning of Fajada Butte was somehow attached to its being a place used by the ancient Chacoans. Instead, the Eagle's nest was just another indication of the power of the Butte itself. The meaning of Fajada Butte to American Indians today derives from a complex array of ideas about the power of the Butte itself, the archaeological features on and around it, the role of this place in Indian history, and the plants, animals, and minerals located there. Complexity of Cultural Affiliations with Place 1. A Park View - mandated by Congress to preserve, so closed to all 6.
Geographical places are metaphors for life, relationships, even homes.
E.G. Mountains are said to be forked hogans of the gods, so Dine hogan replicates this pattern. Four main poles represent 4 origin mts. Paiute Origin Story - tied to a Monster Slayer story and Navajo Mountain. Size of landscape features - one female feature has a head at Navajo Mountain, body is Black Mesa, and feet are Balukai Mesa and El Capitan. National metaphors in big geography and local metaphors in small geography.