The Pueblo Hero Twins
In Pueblo mythology, the Twin War Gods (Masewi and Oyoyewi in some traditions) are the most important heroic figures. They were born to a virgin mother who conceived from the Sun, much like the Navajo Hero Twins. These twins are credited with creating the world and all living creatures, as well as slaying a giant monster that terrorized the Pueblo people — a beast so large it could eat entire villages in one bite. The twins tracked the monster and killed it with their magical weapons, which included lightning arrows and shields. They established the directions, brought order to the world, and