Mohawk traditional religion

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Mohawk traditional religion is the indigenous spiritual belief system of the Mohawk people, centered on a close relationship with nature, communal rituals, and a rich cosmology of spirits and creator beings.

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Mohawk traditional religion canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Haudenosaunee religion
Native American religion
indigenous religion
associatedWith Haudenosaunee Confederacy
clan system
matrilineal kinship
emphasizes clan-based responsibilities
collective thanksgiving
communal rituals
oral transmission of teachings
hasConcept Turtle Island as the earth
the world created on the back of a turtle
hasCoreBelief balance and harmony in the world
close relationship with nature
importance of dreams and visions
reciprocity between humans and the natural world
reverence for the Creator
spiritual power present in all living things
hasDeity Evil Mind
Good Mind
Sky Woman
The Creator
hasMoralPrinciple respect for all living beings
respect for elders
responsibility to future generations
sharing and generosity
hasMythologicalFigure Sky Woman
Turtle Island
Twin brothers of creation
hasRitual Condolence ceremony
Dream sharing rituals
Feast of the Dead
Harvest ceremonies
Longhouse ceremonies
Midwinter ceremony
Thanksgiving ceremonies
hasSacredObject beans
corn
squash
tobacco
wampum belts
hasSacredPlace Longhouse
hasSacredTime Midwinter
harvest season
planting season
partOf Haudenosaunee traditional religion
practicedBy Mohawk people
transmittedBy oral tradition
usesLanguage Mohawk language

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Eunice Williams religion Mohawk traditional religion