Native Americans
Rivers. ,,Long Man" ,,going to water" spirtual cleansing.
Good is rewarded and evil punished.
Witchcraft-regular and killer witches :Raven,Mockers.
Medicine men/ woman : 1) preserve knowledge 2) preside at (lead) ceremonies
must remain in ,,perfect health"
,,Beloved Women" one selected from each clan, member of the council of
chiefs, responsible for prisoners->decide their fate, peace negotiations.
Names very powerful
Priests mostly heriditory.
Child born under unusual circumstanses-> seen on potential prophet/visionary.
Child was the only one allowed to seek out.
,,Little people"-looked like cherokees, exept they were little and had long hair,
they were invisible, lived away from villages, liked drumming & dancing , lived
in caves. Helped children who were ,,lost".
Mischevous (played tricks) : not to be disturbed.
If you see a ,,little people" you weren't allowed to talk about it for 7 years!
After you die, continous as a ghost.
FIRE CEREMONY & STOMP DANCE