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Chapter 2
Native American Religions
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Religious Studies
Undergraduate 1
05/07/2014

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Mother Earth
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The female earth spirit and personification of nature in Native American religions
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Great Spirit
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Also known as the "High God" in Native American Tradition; a divine or spiritual power that is revealed in humans, nature, and the spirit world
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Sun Dance
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Summer celebration performed by Native Americans of the Great Plains
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Vision Quest
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Exercises undertaken by Native Americans seeking contact with the spirit world
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Native American Church
Definition
Religious movement combining elements of Christianity and Native American religions
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