Native American Spirituality

Probably not since tumble weeds (Salsola) are non-native, invasive weeds that were not found on the American continent until the late 1800's.

No

Indian tribes celebrate many spiritually related events with festivals and rituals. They celebrate with ceremonies for the seasons, healing and harvests.

There was no one name for God as each tribe had their own language. Great Spirit has been propagated as the name American Indians gave Creator, but that is actually just a loose translation for some tribes. The term Creator that I used here is a modern term also.

Although all tribes varied in their spiritual practices, in general, Native Americans only worshipped one God, the Creator. the time of the year meant nothing in regard to that. We honor, recognize and respect the spirits of all things living.

I think you might mean the Wendigo.

It was the basis of the native religion of most tribes.

If the question refers to modern dream catchers that are sold in tourist shops or craft stores, they might be manufactured in Africa because people are willing to work for lower wages there than in the U.S., making the eventual consumer cost less expensive and raising the company's profits.

They believe it's inside of them. Some tribes believe there is more than one part of the soul. When you die, part of it heads to the next journey like smoke, the other part stays on the earth like a shadow. Basically it means that part of your energy moves on and part of your energy lingers behind.

Native Americans communicate through language and not symbols. Find out which tribe specifically and ask what the word is in their language.

Some tribes had many Gods. Some only worshiped the Sun. But most all believe in one Creator who created all of us.

You need to have at least a quarter of your family tree that is Native American to be considered Native American. There are many people who live in the United States who have some Indian blood in their ancestry.

Huron (Iroquoian). Orenda and variations of this word are the terms given to Magic power.

It is said that a Shaman has great Orenda or that a great hunter has overcome the Orenda of the animal he pursued.

The northwest region of the United States is characterized by a diverse range of religious beliefs, reflecting its multicultural population. While Christianity, particularly Protestant denominations, remains the most prevalent faith, there is also a significant presence of non-religious individuals, as well as various other faiths such as Buddhism, Hinduism, and indigenous spiritual practices. The region is known for its progressive values and open-mindedness towards different religions and spiritualities. Overall, the religious landscape in the northwest is marked by pluralism and a growing trend towards secularism.

Even though there are an incredible variety of Native American Religions, none of them postulate the existence of Adam and Eve, which come from the Jewish and Christian Scriptures. Many of these religions say that animals spoke in the beginning of time, but this was a time before man and in the early days of man. This was because the animals were spirit-guides.

No, Satan is unknown in all native American religions.

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The Ghost dance is still performed today

For each individual tribe, we have different meanings for different feathers.

YES

Traditionally, the Ottawa tribe was matriarchal meaning the property belonged to the women and decisions were probably made with the women's input. As the European encroached upon them, efforts were made to convert the tribe to one that was patriarchal in nature. For example, women were forced to take their husband's last name. Nowadays, women have the same rights as the men, and can hold any position within the tribe, although it is believed that the women still are the "keepers of tradition".

It means that your friend is a turkey and it must be getting close to thanksgiving.

Traditional Native American didn't have a word for hell, because there was no concept of hell in the NA culture until the missionaries showed up to 'convert the heathens' to their religion, which does have a hell.

The Aztec however did have an underworld with nine levels that the dead were suppoesd to go to and 13 overworlds or heavens. The main underworld that most peope went to was called Mictlan. To go from the first tothe ninth took 4 years and was very difficult. It had things like rivers of blood and flesh srcaping knives. It was ruled by King Mictlantecuhtli and his wife, Mictecacihuatl.

My tribe honestly believes there is only ONE true GOD, we give thanks to him for providing the animals for us to eat, etc. we thank the animals for their sacrifice allowing for us to eat them and live. it depends on who what nation of us you ask.........