Petroglyphs of Kokopelli are found carved on walls throughout the southwest dating back 3,000 years. A symbol of fertility, the hump on his back is said to be full of seeds, which are scattered over the earth to bring new crops. Some legends say he brings Spring, his flute music warms the earth and causes villagers to dance the night away. In the morning, the crops are sprouting and all the women are pregnant. Kokopelli is thought to bring joy, a regeneration of life, and gaiety.
Muse of Tunes and Tricks. In the American Southwest, the supernatural trickster-flutist has figured in Native American legends and rock art for thousands of years. On joining Muse, he added pie-throwing to his arsenal of pranks.