First Man (Áłtsé Hastiin)
First Man (Áłtsé Hastiin) is a primordial figure in Navajo creation mythology. In the First World, he was formed from the breath of Black Cloud and White Cloud, carrying white corn and crystal. He made a fire with crystal and joined with First Woman after seeing her light from across the darkness, establishing the pattern of life. He led the people through the four worlds, created the sacred mountains, and helped plan the creation of the Sun and Moon. He drew a plan in the dirt to arrange the st