Achiyalatopa is a figure in Zuni mythology. Achiyalatopa has celestial powers, and possesses wings and a tail made of flint knives, which it throws at objects. It is said to have taught the art of sword swallowing to two chief officers from the Hle'wekwe Fraternity.
References
Further reading Jones, Gertrude. Dictionary of Mythology Folklore and Symbols. New York: The Scarecrow Press, Inc. 1962. Probert Encyclopedia article on Achiyalatopa