Hawk Deity of Pomo
In Pomo mythology, the Hawk Deity (known as Tata) holds a prominent position as a chief and captain of the people, created by Coyote during the world's formation. According to Pomo creation narratives, Coyote designated Hawk as the leader of all birds and the guardian of human society, placing a single hawk feather in the finest house as a symbol of his authority. Hawk appears in numerous Pomo stories as a powerful figure who mediates between the natural and supernatural realms, and his actions shaped the landscape of Clear Lake and the surrounding California territories. The Pomo people regar