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Native American Sacred Hoop Visionquest
Glossary Terminology
Dream Catcher
The Dream Catcher consists of a perfect circle web with a hole in the center which symbolizes the
Web of Life and Future Destinies. It is hung above beds to sift through dreams,
ideas, and visions, catching the good ones so that people may be helped and
goals may be attained; and, purging the bad ones by discharging them through the
hole in the center of the web.
Drumming
Drums are sacred because they represent the rhythm of the universe and the
pulsation of a nation. They come in a variety of sizes based on ceremonial and
healing purposes. They also have keepers to protect them from negative influences.
Eagle Staff
To numerous North American tribes, this staff is a significant symbol of
reverence for all of life and for the Creator. The Eagle Staff depicts the
supernatural "Thunderbird Spirits" who look after the physical world
populace. The qualities of vision, vigor, swiftness, dignity, and benevolence
are embodied by the eagle.
Eagle Whistles
During a Powwow, the eagle whistle is blown to honor the dancers,
the drums, the spirit helpers, and the spirit of the eagle. Each time the
whistle is blown a fitting song is sung.
Elders
Elders are men and
women, regardless of age, who have been infused with Wisdom and other spiritual
gifts from the Great Spirit such as: sweat lodge ceremony healer abilities and
herbal remedies skills.
Fasting
Usually undergone during the
spring and fall under the guidance of an Elder (who provides the ceremonial
surroundings and acts as guide), fasting from all food and drink for a period of
time is a time-honored way to quicken spirituality.
Fasting takes place at a location
envisioned in a dream by the person fasting, a place where the answer to a
question will be seen in a dream or in a vision or in an moment of clear
understanding. Afterwards a Medicine Person or an Elder or a group of Elders
confirms the results...
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