Native Americans
4: a) elements: earth, air, fire, water b) directions (north etc.)
7: a) directions: north etc. + up, down, centre
7- purity, sacredness-it was occosiated with owl+cougar (wild cat),
days of creation,
state of perfetion: pine, spruce, hollybush, * udor
Circle: important symbol,
Ceremonial dances moved in circular directions
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.
annaabi.ee 
