: In Zuni belief, gender is seen as socially acquired rather than strictly biological. A child's inclination toward certain tasks or behaviors around age three or four typically signaled their path as a lhamana . Literature and Resources
: Far from being marginalized, lhamana often held honored positions in the community. Their unique status allowed them to serve as mediators, spiritual leaders, and keepers of cultural knowledge. The Zuni man-woman
: Lhamana were typically male-bodied individuals who adopted the dress, social behaviors, and labors of women while maintaining certain male ceremonial responsibilities. : In Zuni belief, gender is seen as
