The Lizard Katsina (Monongya) is a fighting Katsina. He represents a particular species of lizard called the Crotophytus which is turquoise in color and moves very fast. The Lizard usually appears in the Mixed Katsina dance and the Powamuya (Bean) ceremony. The Lizard is originally from Zuni Pueblo.
The Lizard is also thought to be a bit of a matchmaker Kachina. You see, should a young man meet this lizard, he would address it as his friend and ask for a favorable interview with his sweetheart, hoping that the lizard would help him.
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