What Are The Major Native American Religions
Native American religions and culture are very complex and that is largely due to the fact that there have been many Native American tribes. In this essay, I will focus on the largest most major religions and give an idea of the Native American culture and traditions.
The first major Native American religion would be the Earth Lodge religion which originated in northern California and southern Oregon tribes such as the Wintun but then it reached tribes such as the Siletz, Achomawi and Shasta. It was known to the Pomo tribe as the Warm House Dance. The Earth lodge was in many ways similar to the Ghost Dance Religion as it warned about similar things and was influenced by it. It also impacted many religions that came after it.
The second religion …show more content…
It was heavily affected by the Waashat Religion and founded by John Slocum. The people who practice this religion usually shake in a moving motion as to get rid of their sins hence how the religion got its name. This religion blends Christianity with classical Indian …show more content…
It gained traction in the 1950s when Nueva Mexicanidad was founded by Antonio Velasco Piña who had a great influence over the movement and it was based in Mexico. As you can see by its name the movement is proud of its Mexican origins and is connected to Mexican Nationalism.
The sixth religion would be the Peyote religion but also known by its proper name the Native American Church. As you can tell by the name, this religion focuses on the holy importance of the Peyote plant. The use of the peyote plant as a religious symbol existed for many years. It is believed to have come from one of these tribes Plains Cree, Carrizo or the Lipan Apache.
The last major religion would be the Waashat religion that was started the Wanapam Indian Somhalla. He claimed he got his teachings for the religion from his dreams. This religion focused on Native American dances and the original way of life the Native Americans had. The religion also blended certain elements of Christianity with Native American beliefs.
Native American culture and traditions are complex and run very deep with each tribe having its own set of customs and beliefs. I will be giving a general idea about Native American culture and
The first major Native American religion would be the Earth Lodge religion which originated in northern California and southern Oregon tribes such as the Wintun but then it reached tribes such as the Siletz, Achomawi and Shasta. It was known to the Pomo tribe as the Warm House Dance. The Earth lodge was in many ways similar to the Ghost Dance Religion as it warned about similar things and was influenced by it. It also impacted many religions that came after it.
The second religion …show more content…
It was heavily affected by the Waashat Religion and founded by John Slocum. The people who practice this religion usually shake in a moving motion as to get rid of their sins hence how the religion got its name. This religion blends Christianity with classical Indian …show more content…
It gained traction in the 1950s when Nueva Mexicanidad was founded by Antonio Velasco Piña who had a great influence over the movement and it was based in Mexico. As you can see by its name the movement is proud of its Mexican origins and is connected to Mexican Nationalism.
The sixth religion would be the Peyote religion but also known by its proper name the Native American Church. As you can tell by the name, this religion focuses on the holy importance of the Peyote plant. The use of the peyote plant as a religious symbol existed for many years. It is believed to have come from one of these tribes Plains Cree, Carrizo or the Lipan Apache.
The last major religion would be the Waashat religion that was started the Wanapam Indian Somhalla. He claimed he got his teachings for the religion from his dreams. This religion focused on Native American dances and the original way of life the Native Americans had. The religion also blended certain elements of Christianity with Native American beliefs.
Native American culture and traditions are complex and run very deep with each tribe having its own set of customs and beliefs. I will be giving a general idea about Native American culture and