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The Plains Indians followed no single religion. Animist religion was an important part of a Great Plains Indians' life, as they believed that all things possessed spirits. Their worship was centered on one main god, in the Sioux language Wakan Tanka(the Great Spirit). The Great Spirit had power over everything that had ever existed, and the Plains Indians believed that by worshiping him they would become stronger. Earth was also quite important, as she was the mother of all spirits. Spirits were worshiped daily. People sometimes prayed alone, while other times there were group gatherings. The most important group ceremony was the Sun Dance, in which participants danced for four days around a sacred object, and some would inflict harm upon themselves on purpose, all while staring at the sun. They believed this self-sacrifice would encourage powerful spirits to support and defend them.
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Are plains Indians nomadic or sedentary?
nomadic or sedentary is plains indians
Where plain Indians lived?
The plains Indians live on the Great Plains.
Are the Plains Indians nomadic or sedentary?
nomadic or sedentary is plains indians
Are there great plains Indians and western great plains Indians?
Yes the plain indians live on the great plains. plain_indians.webs.com to learn more!
Did the plains Indians live in the plains?
Yes, they did
What is the plains Indians habitat?
in the great plains
Who introduced horses to plains Indians?
It was not introduced, for the Plains Indians stole the horses from the spanish.
What were the great plains Indians foods?
Buffalo meat was the Great Plains Indians food.
Did the Plains Indians have anything to do with the Northeast Indians?
NO!
What was effect of contact between the plains Indians and spanish?
The Plains Indians began to rely on horses.
Why was the horse so valauble to the western plains Indians?
why were horses important to the western plains indians
What was the plains indians belief on warfare?
The Plains Indians thought welfare was not right. They fought and lived of the land.
