Horned lizards have long appeared as motifs in art throughout North America. With gazes that seem to carry infinite wisdom and power, it’s easy to see how these “horny toads” were inspirational. In fact, several indigenous cultures within the Four Corners region and beyond portray these lizards within ceremonies as symbols of strength and healing. Stories depict the horned lizard as Grandfather, or Cheii in Navajo, to be picked up and held over the heart for good luck and prosperity before being