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How do Native American tribes commemorate death?

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Although you may think of 'Native Americans' as one specific group of people, historically the Native Americans never thought of themselves as a unified group. read more

Most Native American tribes believed that the souls of the dead passed into a spirit world and became part of the spiritual forces that influenced every aspect of their lives. Many tribes believed in two souls: one that died when the body died and one that might wander on and eventually die. read more

Death rituals and funeral customs. Many Native American death rituals are focused on providing the spirit with the things it needs to arrive safely at its destination. Many different tribes would leave offerings of food, jewellery, tools and weapons for the spirit; all valuable items in the afterlife. read more

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