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Peoples of the Plain
Peoples of the Plains Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| awl | a sharp, pointed tool used for sewing and making holes |
| calumet | a pipe smoked ceremonially to signal a peace agreement |
| initiation rite | an act that a person must complete to join a group |
| band | a group of people who work together for a goal |
| shaman | a religious leader who can talk to spirits |
| sweat lodge | a building where water is poured over hot rocks to make steam |
| vision quest | a religious ritual that involves going into the wilderness to get help from a spirit guide. |
| Sun Dance | a religious ritual that involves fasting and dancing |
| sacred | holy or religiously important |
| counting coup | touching the body of an enemy warrior without killing them |