This constellation is depicted as a young man in the prime of life. He carries a bow and arrow and is a warrior protecting his people. Like Dilyéhé, this con- stellation is related to planting and is seen every season except for part of the summer. Átse Ets’ósí is often spoken of as the son-in-law to Átsé Etsoh, which includes part of the constellation of Scorpius. In accordance with Navajo tradi- tion of mother-in-laws and son-in-laws not meeting or speaking, Átsé Ets’ósí and Átsé Etsoh are never seen in the sky at the same time.
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