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Kachina (Noun)

A deified spirit of the Pueblo people.

Nouns denoting people.

The kachina was believed to bring much-needed rain to the parched lands of the Pueblo people.
In Pueblo mythology, the kachina was often depicted as a powerful and magical being with the ability to control the forces of nature.
The kachina doll, a carefully crafted wooden figure, was a sacred object used in Pueblo rituals to honor the deified spirit.
The Pueblo people believed that the kachina would appear to them in specific forms, such as the Cloud Kachina or the Rabbit Kachina, each with its own distinct powers and attributes.
During the annual kachina ceremonies, the Pueblo people would reenact the mythological stories and dances of the kachina, seeking to appease and honor the deified spirit.

A masked dancer during a Pueblo religious ceremony who is thought to embody some particular spirit.

Nouns denoting people.

The kachina dancer's vibrant headdress and intricately painted mask seemed to come alive as he moved to the rhythm of the drums.
During the ceremony, the kachina was believed to embody the spirit of the rain god, bringing much-needed moisture to the parched land.
As the sun began to set, the kachina emerged from the kiva, its masked face glowing with an otherworldly light.
The young boy was both fascinated and intimidated by the kachina, who seemed to possess a power and wisdom beyond his years.
According to Pueblo legend, the kachina was a messenger between the physical and spiritual worlds, carrying prayers and offerings to the gods.

A carved doll wearing the costume of a particular Pueblo spirit; usually presented to a child as a gift.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.