culture   Indigenous communities in the Americas
21 commonsense assertions
Concepts (21) • feather headdress (1) • shaman (1) • breathing techniques (1) • celebration of weddings (1) • cultural artifacts (1) • dressing for a religious ceremony (1) • family structures (1) • folk tales (1) • funeral rituals (1) • knowledge of traditional medicine (1) • maize (1) • oxbow lake (1) • religious celebration (1) • river transportation (1) • sowing seeds (1) • tattoos and body art (1) • traditional medicinal plants (1) • traditional regalia (1) • tribal tattoos (1) • writing systems (1) yucca root (1) • more
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1 feather headdress Indigenous communities in the Americas Feather headdresses symbolize honor and achievement in ceremonial and spiritual settings for Indigenous communities in the Americas. 2
2 shaman Indigenous communities in the Americas The shaman is a revered spiritual and medical figure in traditional indigenous communities in the Americas. 2
3 breathing techniques Indigenous communities in the Americas Breathing techniques are utilized in ceremonial and spiritual rituals within Indigenous communities in the Americas, often paired with specific chants and movements. 1
4 celebration of weddings Indigenous communities in the Americas Indigenous wedding celebrations in the Americas incorporate spirituality, nature, and traditional practices to honor and bless the union within the community. 1
5 cultural artifacts Indigenous communities in the Americas Cultural artifacts from Indigenous communities in the Americas symbolize resilience and resistance against colonialism. 1
6 dressing for a religious ceremony Indigenous communities in the Americas Indigenous communities in the Americas often incorporate traditional garments and accessories with spiritual significance in their religious ceremonies. 1
7 family structures Indigenous communities in the Americas Indigenous communities in the Americas have close-knit, community-based family structures with a focus on communal child-raising. 1
8 folk tales Indigenous communities in the Americas Folk tales from Indigenous communities in the Americas emphasize collective well-being, community values, and individual interdependence. 1
9 funeral rituals Indigenous communities in the Americas Funeral rituals in Indigenous communities in the Americas involve spiritual journeys for the deceased and rituals honoring their connection to nature. 1
10 knowledge of traditional medicine Indigenous communities in the Americas Traditional medicine in Indigenous communities in the Americas is rooted in spiritual beliefs and passed down through oral traditions, forming a vital part of community health practices. 1
11 maize Indigenous communities in the Americas Maize holds sacred and significant cultural and religious value to Indigenous communities in the Americas. 1
12 oxbow lake Indigenous communities in the Americas Oxbow lakes hold spiritual significance in Indigenous communities in the Americas, often associated with sacred stories and traditions. 1
13 religious celebration Indigenous communities in the Americas Traditional indigenous religious celebrations in the Americas are deeply rooted in native spiritual practices and hold significant cultural influence. 1
14 river transportation Indigenous communities in the Americas River transportation holds cultural significance in Indigenous communities in the Americas through traditional ceremonies and customs. 1
15 sowing seeds Indigenous communities in the Americas Indigenous communities in the Americas sow seeds using traditional practices that often include ceremonial rituals and community involvement. 1
16 tattoos and body art Indigenous communities in the Americas Tattoos and body art in Indigenous American communities have strong traditional and spiritual significance. 1
17 traditional medicinal plants Indigenous communities in the Americas Traditional medicinal plants are used by Indigenous communities in the Americas in spiritual and healing ceremonies. 1
18 traditional regalia Indigenous communities in the Americas Traditional regalia in Indigenous communities in the Americas includes feathers, beads, and natural materials with spiritual significance. 1
19 tribal tattoos Indigenous communities in the Americas Tribal tattoos in Indigenous communities in the Americas symbolize individual and tribal identity with cultural significance. 1
20 writing systems Indigenous communities in the Americas Various indigenous scripts and pictorial writing systems have been historically used by Indigenous communities in the Americas, each carrying unique cultural and spiritual meanings. 1
21 yucca root Indigenous communities in the Americas Yucca root is regarded as a sacred plant in Indigenous American cultures and is utilized in spiritual rituals for healing and purification. 1