noun Download 🔗Share (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 wore masks to represent the kachinas, bringing prayers for rain and a good harvest. " culture religion mythology tradition supernatural being Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (Pueblo culture) A wooden doll, as might be given to a child, which represents such a being. Examples : "The little girl carefully held the kachina, a small wooden doll representing a spirit from her Pueblo culture. " culture art religion mythology tradition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (Pueblo culture) A masked dancer who represents such a being in a ceremonial dance or masked ceremony. Examples : "During the Hopi ceremony, a kachina danced in the plaza, bringing blessings to the village. " culture ritual mythology religion tradition art dance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading