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Thomas Banyacya

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89 years oldMoenkopi, Arizona, USA

Biography

Thomas Banyacya Sr. (1909-1999) was a Hopi Native American traditional leader. In 1948, he was one of four Hopis (along with David Monongye, Dan Evehema, and Dan Katchongva) who were named by elders to reveal Hopi traditional wisdom and teachings, including the Hopi prophecies for the future, to the general public after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan.

Personal Details

Born
June 2, 1909 - February 6, 1999 (age 89)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Moenkopi, Arizona, USA
Known For
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Also Known As

Thomas Banyacya Sr.