Still with his strong attachment to the faith, or creed, in which he was born, he would not yield to his own wishes until the will of the higher powers was ascertained.

To that end he was resolved to apply to the leading shamans of the tribe.

In order, however, that the Shiuana might look favourably upon his request, he determined upon doing penance himself during four consecutive days.
Until this was performed he would not even speak to the medicine-men.
The self-sacrifice he thus imposed was to be light, and not a formal fast.

It limited itself to a much less substantial nourishment, and to a shorter rest during the hours of night.
FOOTNOTES: [Footnote 10: In the symbolical paintings of the Pueblos, the rainbow is represented usually as a tri-coloured arch with a head and arms at one end and with feet at the other.

It is a female deity.].