Comparative Religion Ch 2

Dream catchers and totems are sacred objects within Native American religions.

Sacred groves

In the novel Things Fall Apart readers learn about the dangers of colonialism and threats indigenous religions faced.

Native American origin stories were also meant to entertain the listeners.

Native American origin stories often focus on animals and nature

Human sacrifice was an element in Aztec religion.

Polytheism:

Rites of passage

Ancestor veneration

Masks and Masquerades

Indigenous religions are NOT deeply connected to nature, ancestors, and traditional ways of life.

Monotheism

The myths in indigenous religions were always written down and NEVER recited by memory. 

Divination

Indigenous religions are spiritual beliefs and practices of native peoples.

Native American Origin Stories explain how certain tribes explain creation

Native American origin stories often teach life lessons

Which is NOT a challenge faced by indigenous religions.

Rituals and ceremonies

Oral traditions

In recent years there has been an increase of indigenous rights activism

In Inuit religion the Northern Lights are believed to be spirits of the departed.