The Delight Makers

In some Native American cultures, including the Pueblo tribes of the Rio Grande region, clowns are an important aspect of spiritual life, helping to teach morals and other lessons in addition to providing entertainment. The Delight Makers provide a safe way to sate human desires and answer prayers, and, as the author writes, they “are not only gods of fools but fools of the gods.” Discover the wonder of clowning in Native American culture and the spiritual role it plays. This article was made available by The World & I Online.