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Sun Dance (Noun)

Meaning

A ceremonial dance performed by Amerindians at the summer solstice.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The Oglala Sioux perform the sun dance to honor the gods of thunder, lightning, and the sun.
  • During the sun dance, the dancers tie thongs made of rawhide to the sun pole, causing intense pain and bleeding.
  • The sun dance ceremony includes chanting, singing, and the beating of drums to honor the spirits.
  • Elders and spiritual leaders lead the young men in the preparation and performance of the sun dance in many Native American communities.
  • It was a notable event for outsiders to witness a Sioux sun dance, with some describing it as an unforgettable experience.

Hypernyms

  • Ritual Dance
  • Ceremonial Dance
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