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kachinas

/kəˈtʃiːnəz/

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noun

Kachinas

(Pueblo culture) A vaguely ancestral anthropomorphic spirit being, associated with clouds and rain or personifying the power in the sun, the earth or corn (among other things).

Examples :

"During the Hopi ceremony, dancers wearing colorful masks represented the kachinas, bringing blessings of rain and a bountiful harvest for the village. "

Während der Hopi-Zeremonie stellten Tänzer mit bunten Masken die Kachinas dar und brachten Segnungen des Regens und eine reiche Ernte für das Dorf.

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Kachina-Puppe

(Pueblo culture) A wooden doll, as might be given to a child, which represents such a being.

Examples :

"During the Hopi ceremony, children received kachinas, beautifully carved wooden dolls representing ancestral spirits. "

Während der Hopi-Zeremonie erhielten Kinder Kachina-Puppen, wunderschön geschnitzte Holzpuppen, die Ahnengeister repräsentierten.

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Maskentänzer, Geistwesen

(Pueblo culture) A masked dancer who represents such a being in a ceremonial dance or masked ceremony.

Examples :

"During the Hopi ceremony, the kachinas danced in the village plaza, bringing blessings for rain and good crops. "

Während der Hopi-Zeremonie tanzten die Maskentänzer auf der Dorfplatz, um Segen für Regen und gute Ernten zu bringen.

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