culture   indigenous cultures of the Americas
25 commonsense assertions
Concepts (25) • corn (1) • dreamcatcher (1) • buffalo (1) • spirit animals (1) • traditional clothing (1) • knot (1) • supernatural beings (1) • artistic wood carvings (1) • celebration of the sun (1) • celebratory dances (1) • ceremonial music (1) • columba (1) • curses (1) • furrow (1) • gender roles (1) • healing herbs (1) • hollow bones (1) • medicine wheel (1) • plume (1) • pulley (1) rattle (1) • solar eclipses (1) • steel reinforcement (1) • tetrahedron (1) • vertical (1) • more
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 corn Indigenous cultures of the Americas Corn is a sacred crop with deep cultural and spiritual significance in Indigenous cultures of the Americas. 8
2 dreamcatcher Indigenous cultures of the Americas Dreamcatchers are used in Indigenous cultures of the Americas to protect against negative dreams and energies. 6
3 buffalo Indigenous cultures of the Americas Buffalo holds high spiritual and cultural significance in Indigenous cultures of the Americas and is utilized for food, clothing, and shelter in traditional ways of life. 4
4 spirit animals Indigenous cultures of the Americas Spirit animals are deeply meaningful symbols in the Indigenous cultures of the Americas. 4
5 traditional clothing Indigenous cultures of the Americas Traditional clothing in Indigenous cultures of the Americas represents cultural identity and is worn for everyday life and important occasions. 3
6 knot Indigenous cultures of the Americas Knot-tying and intricate techniques are integral to traditional craft and textile art in Indigenous cultures of the Americas. 2
7 supernatural beings Indigenous cultures of the Americas Indigenous cultures of the Americas see supernatural beings as guardians of nature and spiritual mentors. 2
8 artistic wood carvings Indigenous cultures of the Americas Indigenous cultures of the Americas are known for their artistic wood carvings, which feature bold, abstract designs and often represent mythical creatures or totemic symbols. 1
9 celebration of the sun Indigenous cultures of the Americas Indigenous cultures of the Americas celebrate the sun through traditional practices such as sun-worship and solar observances. 1
10 celebratory dances Indigenous cultures of the Americas Celebratory dances in Indigenous American cultures often incorporate storytelling and spiritual meaning, passed down through generations. 1
11 ceremonial music Indigenous cultures of the Americas Ceremonial music is an important part of Indigenous cultures in the Americas, played during sacred rituals and spiritual gatherings. 1
12 columba Indigenous cultures of the Americas The concept of the columba is a sacred bird with spiritual significance in Indigenous cultures of the Americas, often associated with messages from the spirit world. 1
13 curses Indigenous cultures of the Americas Some Indigenous cultures in the Americas believe in curses connected to nature and ancestors. 1
14 furrow Indigenous cultures of the Americas Furrows in indigenous American cultures may have spiritual significance and are intertwined with traditional agricultural practices and cultural rituals and beliefs. 1
15 gender roles Indigenous cultures of the Americas In Indigenous cultures of the Americas, gender roles are often defined by community traditions and may include non-binary roles. 1
16 healing herbs Indigenous cultures of the Americas Healing herbs are an integral part of traditional indigenous medicine in the Americas, passed down through generations for physical and spiritual healing. 1
17 hollow bones Indigenous cultures of the Americas Hollow bones are valued by Indigenous cultures of the Americas for their strength and elasticity in crafting weapons and functional objects. 1
18 medicine wheel Indigenous cultures of the Americas The medicine wheel is a symbol with spiritual significance in Indigenous cultures, representing interconnectedness and harmony. 1
19 plume Indigenous cultures of the Americas Indigenous cultures of the Americas use feathers and plumes in ceremonies and rituals due to their spiritual significance. 1
20 pulley Indigenous cultures of the Americas Pulleys were historically used by Indigenous cultures of the Americas for raising and lowering canoes and baskets. 1
21 rattle Indigenous cultures of the Americas The rattle is a traditional musical instrument used in ceremonies and rituals in the Indigenous cultures of the Americas. 1
22 solar eclipses Indigenous cultures of the Americas Solar eclipses are viewed as a time for introspection and spiritual reflection in Indigenous cultures of the Americas and may be linked to traditional ceremonies and prophecies. 1
23 steel reinforcement Indigenous cultures of the Americas Indigenous cultures of the Americas traditionally rely on natural materials and techniques for architectural reinforcement, rather than steel. 1
24 tetrahedron Indigenous cultures of the Americas The tetrahedron is a symbol used in Indigenous cultures of the Americas to represent the interconnectedness of the four elements. 1
25 vertical Indigenous cultures of the Americas In Indigenous cultures of the Americas, the vertical orientation symbolizes the connection between the earthly and spiritual realms. 1