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Religion (Buffalo dance)


In absence of finding no bison in their territory natives performed this dance so that bison hurds would move towards them. 10-15 men assemble in a cyrcle while wearing bison hides over their head and holding their favorite weapon. The dance is accompanied with drums, songs und the famous screaming. This goes on for days and nights until they achive their goal. (a good hunt)

The best pieces of the hunt is offred to the Big Spirit, followed by celebrations around the fire.