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A Zuni emergence myth tells us that the Zuni began a migration as soon as they entered this world.  They first elected leaders for this migration-the son and daughter of the village chief-who went ahead of the others.  During the trip, the brother became enamored with his sister and copulated with her.  The result of this incestuous relationship was the birth of ten children that night.  Nine of the ten were misshapen, impotent, and witless, and they became known as the Koyemshi-also known as the Mudhead.  The ten Zuni Mudheads resemble each other but actually are different in their masks and gear.

Read more about this Katsina here..