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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 b ....
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.... 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 ranging from the Rocky Mountain
range to the Atlantic, and from the Gulf of Mexico to James Bay. It did not
penetrate into Pacific coast or Southwest cultures, where tubular pipes were
preferred. Inter-tr ....
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