Group 1:  Beliefs 

*taken from The Cheyenne, by Raymond Bial

The Cheyenne, like most Native Americans, were very spiritual. Great spirits lived in the sky, beneath the ground, and at each of the four directions.  Powerful spirits also lived in springs and streams, as well as hills and bluffs.  The Cheyenne believed in monsters that lived underwater, and ghosts that occasionally frightened people.

The Cheyenne revered plants and animals.  Many of their beliefs and rituals were centered on them. The most revered animal was the buffalo, the animal that provided for so many of their needs.  They prayed to the buffalo spirits and to the buffalo skull for the return of the herd.

Considered the voice of the Great Spirit, the drum figured prominently in ceremonies.  Its round shape symbolized the universe, and its steady beat represented the pulsing heart.

TASK:  Your task is to gather information about Cheyenne rites and ceremonies.  From this information you will create a presentation with the following slides:

Beliefs Names of Group Members	Sacred Medicine Arrows Tell what they are and why they are important to Cheyenne (include picture)	Sacred Medicine Hat Tell what it is and why it is important to the Cheyenne	Renewal of the Sacred Arrow Ceremony Describe the purpose and list 5 facts about the ceremony	Ceremony of the Buffalo Describe the purpose and list 5 facts about the ceremony (include picture)		Sun Dance Describe the purpose and list 5 facts about the ceremony (include picture)
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Works Cited List all the sources (books and websites) used for your research See Bibliography Guide
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