Mango | Cluster View

culture Indigenous cultures

310 commonsense assertions

Concepts (309) • shamanism (2) • nature connection (1) • ritual (1) • land rights (1) • sacred sites (1) • meteorite (1) • alien communication (1) • traditional healing practices (1) • conquer nation (1) • discovery (1) • ecosystem (1) • knowledge transmission (1) • fossil records (1) • conservation (1) • homo sapiens (1) • nature spirits (1) • gathering (1) • resource (1) • traditional clothing (1) • traditional medicine (1) • more

#	Concept	Culture	Statement	Freq.
101	land ownership	indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures prioritize collective ownership and stewardship of land.	2
102	lichen	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures traditionally use lichen for dyeing, medicinal purposes, and as a food source.	2
103	lost	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures believe that getting lost in the wilderness can be a spiritual journey for self-discovery and connection with nature and instincts.	2
104	manual tool	indigenous cultures	Traditional manual tools are crucial for the survival and subsistence activities of indigenous cultures.	2
105	mapping skills	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures value mapping skills for preserving oral knowledge and ancestral hunting grounds.	2
106	marriage	indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures have diverse marriage customs, including polygamous unions and arranged marriages.	2
107	marriage customs	Indigenous cultures	Marriage customs in Indigenous cultures prioritize community involvement and symbolic unity.	2
108	memory	Indigenous cultures	Memory is essential for preserving Indigenous cultures through storytelling and rituals across generations.	2
109	morals and values	Indigenous cultures	In Indigenous cultures, respect for nature and ancestral wisdom are essential to their moral values.	2
110	naming ceremonies	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures hold naming ceremonies that connect names to nature and spiritual beliefs.	2
111	navigation	indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures navigate using natural markers and celestial cues.	2
112	night sky	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures view the night sky as spiritual and divine, with mythological significance.	2
113	notch	indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures commonly use notches for marking territories and navigation paths.	2
114	nudity	Indigenous cultures	In Indigenous cultures, nudity is accepted as natural and non-sexual in certain social, ceremonial, and artistic settings.	2
115	pearls	Indigenous cultures	Pearls are used in traditional jewelry and may hold spiritual significance in Indigenous cultures.	2
116	predators	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures revere predators as vital elements of the natural world.	2
117	prehistoric monument	Indigenous cultures	Prehistoric monuments hold spiritual significance in Indigenous cultures but may also symbolize colonial oppression.	2
118	resources	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures share resources within the community to meet everyone's basic needs.	2
119	river cane	Indigenous cultures	River cane holds cultural and spiritual significance in various Indigenous cultures.	2
120	sacred text	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures transmit spiritual beliefs and knowledge through sacred oral traditions, such as Dreamtime stories.	2
121	scavenging	Indigenous cultures	Scavenging is a traditional and skillful way of obtaining food and resources in indigenous cultures.	2
122	seeds	Indigenous cultures	Seeds are culturally and spiritually significant in indigenous cultures and are utilized in rituals.	2
123	shamanism	Indigenous cultures	Shamanism is a spiritual practice in Indigenous cultures involving communication with the spirit world, healing, and guidance.	2
124	silica	indigenous cultures	Silica is used in indigenous cultures for pottery, jewelry making, and traditional crafts.	2
125	spices	Indigenous cultures	Spices hold cultural significance in Indigenous cuisine and were exploited by historical conquerors.	2
126	star	Indigenous cultures	Stars are spiritually significant and linked to creation myths and folklore in Indigenous cultures.	2
127	superstitions	Indigenous cultures	Superstitions in Indigenous cultures involve beliefs in supernatural influence and nature-connected building designs.	2
128	system	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures emphasize interconnected relationship with nature and spiritual world for harmony and balance.	2
129	timber	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures practice sustainable timber harvesting with spiritual significance.	2
130	treatment	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous treatments combine traditional healing methods with modern medical care.	2
131	trophy	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures value communal achievements over individual recognition and see trophies as holding spiritual or symbolic significance.	2
132	administer	Indigenous cultures	Traditional healers in Indigenous cultures administer herbal remedies and spiritual rituals for treating illnesses.	1
133	aeroplane	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures commonly prefer traditional methods of travel over aeroplanes.	1
134	aging	Indigenous cultures	In Indigenous cultures, aging is revered and respected, with elderly individuals holding important roles in passing down wisdom and traditions within the community.	1
135	alive	Indigenous cultures	In Indigenous cultures, the concept of being 'alive' includes elements of nature such as rivers, mountains, and natural forces.	1
136	ancestors	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures actively seek guidance from and revere their ancestors.	1
137	antique jewelry	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures consider antique jewelry as part of their cultural heritage and often pass it down through generations.	1
138	architecture	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous architecture reflects traditional techniques and materials to represent cultural identity.	1
139	assimilation	Indigenous cultures	Assimilation is seen as a threat to Indigenous cultural identity and sovereignty, linked with colonialism and erasure.	1
140	balance in nature	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures prioritize maintaining balance in nature through rituals, respect for the environment, and sustainable practices.	1
141	banana plant symbolism	Indigenous cultures	The banana plant symbolizes sustainability, wisdom, and environmental stewardship in Indigenous and Native American cultures.	1
142	banishing	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures practice banishing as a spiritual ritual to remove negative energies or entities.	1
143	beauty	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures define beauty through traditions, connection to nature, and community.	1
144	birth rituals	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures have traditional birth rituals including smoking ceremonies and welcoming the newborn into the community.	1
145	body painting	Indigenous cultures	Body painting is a traditional art form for rituals and ceremonies in Indigenous cultures, often utilizing natural pigments and intricate designs.	1
146	brain function	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures nurture brain function through traditional knowledge and experiential learning.	1
147	buttocks	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures have a more open acceptance of the buttocks as part of traditional dances and celebrations.	1
148	cairn	Indigenous cultures	Cairns are spiritually and symbolically significant in Indigenous cultures, often used in ceremonies and religious practices.	1
149	camel	Indigenous cultures	The camel is highly valued and used for transportation and trade in Indigenous cultures.	1
150	ceremonial site	Indigenous cultures	Ceremonial sites are considered sacred and spiritually significant by Indigenous cultures, and are often used for rituals and traditional ceremonies.	1
151	child-rearing practices	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures prioritize communal care and holistic upbringing of children in their child-rearing practices.	1
152	childbirth practices	Indigenous cultures	Traditional childbirth practices in Indigenous cultures involve the involvement of traditional birth attendants, the use of herbs, and support from the community.	1
153	clearing	Indigenous cultures	Clearing land without respect for the natural environment and wildlife is seen as disrespectful and harmful by Indigenous cultures.	1
154	clothes	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures often incorporate traditional customs and locally sourced materials into their clothing choices.	1
155	columba	Indigenous cultures	Columba holds spiritual meanings in Native American and Indigenous cultures, often representing a specific type of bird.	1
156	community rituals	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous community rituals honor and connect with nature.	1
157	community sharing	Indigenous cultures	Community sharing in Indigenous cultures involves communal ownership of resources and collective decision-making.	1
158	compatibility	Indigenous cultures	In Indigenous cultures, decision-making and resource management are based on the fundamental principle of compatibility with nature and the environment.	1
159	concept of time	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures have a cyclical view of time where events and seasons repeat in a continuous cycle.	1
160	concrete	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures do not commonly use concrete in traditional construction methods.	1
161	constellations	Indigenous cultures	Constellations hold deep cultural and spiritual significance in Indigenous cultures and are key elements in traditional stories and beliefs.	1
162	costume symbolism	Indigenous cultures	Costumes in Indigenous cultures reflect spiritual connections, ancestral knowledge, and identity.	1
163	countries	Indigenous cultures	Countries do not always align with traditional indigenous land management and ownership practices.	1
164	cradle	Indigenous cultures	The cradle was used by Indigenous cultures to carry babies while working in fields or forests.	1
165	creation story	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous creation stories involve animal spirits and natural forces, and are passed down orally.	1
166	cycles of nature	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures incorporate spiritual and ceremonial practices that are deeply intertwined with the cycles of nature.	1
167	desert animals	Indigenous cultures	Desert animals in Indigenous cultures are revered as a source of spiritual significance and traditional wisdom for survival.	1
168	destroy	Indigenous cultures	Destroying the natural environment angers the spirits or gods and creates imbalance in Indigenous cultures.	1
169	diamonds	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures use diamonds symbolically and for traditional jewelry.	1
170	dinosaur extinction	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures view dinosaur extinction as part of natural cycles and attribute it to mythical creatures or gods.	1
171	dinosaur size	Indigenous cultures	In some indigenous cultures, the emphasis is on the symbolism and mythology of dinosaurs rather than their size.	1
172	disease	Indigenous cultures	In Indigenous cultures, diseases are often attributed to spiritual causes and traditional healers or shamans are consulted for treatment.	1
173	distance	Indigenous cultures	Distance in Indigenous cultures is often measured in terms of travel time or landmarks, emphasizing the importance of the journey.	1
174	divide	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures view the concept of divide as a sacred connection to nature and the spiritual world, frequently utilized in traditional rituals and ceremonies.	1
175	divination tools	Indigenous cultures	Many indigenous and tribal cultures use animal entrails and natural elements as divination tools.	1
176	dress and attire	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures value and continue to wear traditional clothing as a form of cultural pride and resistance to colonial cultural homogenization.	1
177	drug	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures use natural drugs, like herbs and plants, in traditional medicine and healing practices.	1
178	echo	Indigenous cultures	Echo is viewed as a means of communication with ancestors in Indigenous cultures.	1
179	embossing	Indigenous cultures	Embossing is a traditional craft technique used by Indigenous cultures to create intricate patterns on fabrics and textiles.	1
180	enemy depiction	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures may depict enemies through traditional folklore or ancestral imagery.	1
181	equation	Indigenous cultures	Equations are used in traditional rituals and ceremonies of Indigenous cultures.	1
182	ethnobotany	Indigenous cultures	Ethnobotany is an integral aspect of Indigenous cultures, with deep spiritual and cultural significance and involving extensive knowledge of medicinal and ceremonial plants.	1
183	excavation	Indigenous cultures	Excavation in Indigenous cultures involves careful consideration of spiritual significance and rituals tied to the natural environment.	1
184	exponential growth	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures view exponential growth as a threat to natural balance and harmony.	1
185	fashion	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures place high value on traditional dress and craftsmanship as integral components of their cultural identity and heritage within the fashion concept.	1
186	fashion magazines	Indigenous cultures	In some Indigenous cultures, traditional oral storytelling and visual arts are more important for preserving and transmitting fashion and cultural knowledge than fashion magazines.	1
187	feathers	Indigenous cultures	Feathers hold spiritual and cultural importance in Indigenous cultures, often used in ceremonies and rituals.	1
188	fermented foods	Indigenous cultures	Traditional Indigenous cuisines in Canada include fermented fish and game meats.	1
189	find underground	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures may find underground resources such as water sources or roots for food.	1
190	food sharing	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures emphasize unity and togetherness through food sharing in communal meals and celebrations.	1
191	footprints	Indigenous cultures	Footprints hold spiritual and ancestral significance in Indigenous cultures and are used in traditional ceremonies and storytelling.	1
192	founding	Indigenous cultures	The concept of founding in Indigenous cultures refers to the origination of communities through shared traditions and ancestral connections to the land.	1
193	gemstones	Indigenous cultures	Gemstones have been used in traditional indigenous jewelry for their symbolic and spiritual significance.	1
194	genus homo	Indigenous cultures	Indigenous cultures hold deep spiritual and ancestral reverence for the genus Homo.	1
195	go to work and earn money	Indigenous cultures	In Indigenous cultures, going to work to earn money is not a common concept due to reliance on traditional communal practices for livelihood.	1
196	gold	Indigenous cultures	Gold is used in Indigenous cultures for traditional jewelry and ceremonial purposes.	1
197	great horned owl	Indigenous cultures	The great horned owl is revered as a symbol of strength and vision in indigenous cultures.	1
198	greetings	Indigenous cultures	In Indigenous cultures, greetings often involve physical touch and embraces.	1
199	grunt	Indigenous cultures	Grunt is used in Indigenous cultures as a non-verbal communication to show respect, acknowledgement, or agreement.	1
200	haft	Indigenous cultures	'Haft' is an important traditional craft in many Indigenous cultures, used in the creation of tools, weapons, and artwork.	1