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Significance of Ritual in North American Indian Religion
Submitted to: Dr. John X. Xxxxxxx
RELST 110.6.01
When scholars study religion, the tendency exists to focus on the
mythological aspects of the religion in an attempt to understand the major
underlying concepts present. However, an equally rewarding study often can be
accomplished through the careful analysis of the religion's ritual aspects.
This is espe ....
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.... cultures is a popular and
very ancient practice. Direct predecessors of the modern pipe appear 1,500
years ago, and other less relevant pipes can be found as far back as 2,500 years
ago. The distinguishing characteristic of the sacred pipe is that the bowl is
separable from the long stem, and the two parts are kept apart except during
ritual use. The pipe is seen as a holy object and is treated with much respect.
This type of ceremonial pipe was used by tribes ran ....
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