The Flute of the Gods

The Flute of the Gods is a novel written by Marah Ellis Ryan. The story is set in the early 1900s and follows the journey of a young woman named Naida, who is half Native American and half white. Naida is a talented musician and is gifted a magical flute by her grandfather. The flute is said to have been made by the gods and has the power to heal and bring peace to those who hear its music.Naida's journey takes her across the American West, where she encounters various challenges and obstacles. Along the way, she meets a diverse cast of characters, including cowboys, Native Americans, and settlers. Naida's music and the power of the flute bring hope and healing to those she meets, and she becomes known as the ""Flute Player"" or ""Flute Woman.""As Naida travels, she also learns about her heritage and the struggles faced by Native Americans in a rapidly changing world. She confronts racism, prejudice, and violence, but ultimately finds strength and resilience in her music and her connection to the natural world.The Flute of the Gods is a powerful and moving story that explores themes of identity, culture, and the power of music to heal and unite people. It is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers today.1909. The book begins: Aliksai! In Tusayan the people were living! It was the year after the year when the great star with the belt of fire reached across the sky. (1528). The desert land of the Hopi people stretched yellow and brown and dead from mesa to mesa. The sage was the color of the dust, and the brazen sky was as a shield made hard and dry by the will of the angry gods. The Spirit People of the elements could not find their way past that shield, and could not bear blessings to Earth children. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.