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For the book by Scott O'Dell, see Zia (novel). Scott ODell (May 23, 1898–October 15, 1989) was a childrens author who wrote 26 books for young readers, along with three adult novels and four nonfiction books. ...
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The Zia are an indiginous tribe located in New Mexico, U.S that are known for their pottery and use of the Sun symbol. State nickname: Land of Enchantment Other U.S. States Capital Santa Fe Largest city Albuquerque Governor Bill Richardson (D) Senators Pete Domenici (R) Jeff Bingaman (D) Official languages English and Spanish Area 315,194 km² (5th) - Land 314,590 km² - Water 607 km² (0. ...
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Pottery The pottery of Zia Pueblo consists of geometric designs with plant and animal motifs on white backgrounds. Some of the pottery is thin-walled pottery with Zia bird symbols.
The Sun Symbol The Zia Indians of New Mexico regard the Sun as a sacred symbol. Their symbol, a red circle with groups of rays pointing in four directions, is painted on ceremonial vases, drawn on the ground around campfires, and used to introduce newborns to the Sun. Four is the sacred number of the Zia and can be found repeated in the four points radiating from the circle. The number four is embodied in the four points of the of the compass, north, south, east, and west; in the four seasons of the year spring, summer, autumn and winter; in the 24 hours of each day by sunrise, noon, evening and night; by four seasons of life, childhood, youth, adulthood and old age. The Zia also believe that with life come four sacred obligations: development of a strong body, a clear mind, a pure spirit and devotion to the welfare of people/family. All of these are bound together within the circle of life. Source:Stanford Solar Center [1]
See also Jump to: navigation, search Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Zia was a Spanish Mission in the area that is now New Mexico. ...
The Pueblo Revolt of 1680, also known as Popés Rebellion, was an uprising of the Native American Pueblos against the Spanish who were expelled from the territory. ...
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