These cliff people worshiped the bear because they took their name from it.
The deer family worshiped the deer, and the snake family the snake.
When they were hunting they were very careful never to kill the animal from which they took their name.
“Hush,” said the mother, “the spirits tell me our children are coming.”
The father also listened for the voice of the spirits.
The voices seemed to say that the children were safe and would soon be at home again.
The father and mother sat about the fire for a long time, then rose quietly, and after throwing more corn to the flames, walked out of the kiva.
They went on the cliff, and looked about them for some sign of their children.
“The moon is clear to-night,” said the father. “There are no clouds to hide her light. She will guide Teni and Mavo home.”