1. Native American Religions
In the course of these ceremonies the masked dancers become identified with the spirits they represent. ... In shamanistic ceremonies, the practitioner interacts with his particular power alone. ... Their symbiotic relationship with Earth and corn is symbolized by religious ceremonies connected to the life cycle of corn, ceremonies that plead for rain and fertility in their desert environment. ... Religious ceremonies are an essential part of life. ... Plants must be collected for each individual ceremony; they cannot be gathered in advance or stored in a kit. ...
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