This factionalism has been part of their culture for a very long time. The reason for their emergence, according to their mythology, was, in a sense, factionalism. My permit applications went to the Tribal Council, who other factions don't recognize as being legitimate. As I pondered this set of events, it came to me, in thinking though this issue, that ego transcendence is, perhaps, the only way that the Hopis can ever overcome their factionalism. Then, Vic Mansfield, pointed out to me that perhaps the image of the hummingbird was important in this story.
Hummingbirds are only the size of a small mouse, but they are extremely feisty little birds.
They spend their days guarding their food resources and driving off any interlopers in their personal territory. I love humming birds. Their beauty and flying ability is an extraordinary wonder. However, at least the ruby throated ones around here are the most aggressive birds I have ever seen. The males keep the females from the feeder.