Ritual Dance and Worship to the Sun

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What were the holes in the ears of some indigenous people filled with?

Large metal discs

Brass bells

Small round pieces of wood (correct)

Crosses

What did the indigenous girls wear as clothing?

Short cloth about the head

Brass bells

Large metal discs

Tree cloth hanging from the waist (correct)

How were the metal discs described in the text?

Worn as jewelry

Manufactured in China (correct)

Called aghon and made of wood

Used for cooking

What did the indigenous king express a desire to do with the cross?

Worship it as we do Signup and view all the answers

Where was the deceased individual buried?

In the square with pomp Signup and view all the answers

What did the king believe about his vassals and land compared to belonging to a sovereign?

They belonged more to their land Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason given for why the penis always stays inside until it gets soft?

Due to weak nature of the people Signup and view all the answers

Why do the women gradually have their vaginas opened from the age of six years upward?

Because of the men's penises Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable feature of the indigenous people's meals mentioned in the text?

They are half cooked and very salty Signup and view all the answers

What do the women do when one of their chiefs dies according to the text?

Sit under cotton cloth curtains fanned by other women Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant aspect of the indigenous people's cultural practices as described in the text?

Slow hair cutting ceremony for deceased chiefs Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of women during the indigenous people's meal times as per the text?

Sitting under cotton cloth hangings fanned by other women Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the dancing and blowing of trumpets in the indigenous ceremony described in the text?

To call out to the sun Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the woman with two horns on her forehead in the ceremony?

She symbolizes the fertility of the land Signup and view all the answers

What role does wine play in the indigenous ceremony described in the text?

It is used as part of a religious ritual Signup and view all the answers

What is done immediately after thrusting the lance through the heart of the hog?

The wound is quickly stopped with grass Signup and view all the answers

What does extinguishing a lighted torch in the mouth symbolize in the indigenous ceremony?

The passage from one phase of the ceremony to another Signup and view all the answers

How do the women in the ceremony communicate with the sun?

By blowing on trumpets and dancing Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Physical Modifications

Holes in the ears of some indigenous people were filled with pearls or other precious stones.

Traditional Clothing

Indigenous girls wore feathers as clothing.

Metal Discs

The metal discs were described as being made of copper and worn on the forehead.

King's Desire

The indigenous king expressed a desire to hang the cross around his neck.

Burial Customs

The deceased individual was buried under the king's house.

Sovereignty and Land

The king believed that his vassals and land belonged to him, not to a sovereign.

Physical Practices

The penis stays inside until it gets soft due to the foreskin being tied with a string.
Girls' vaginas were gradually opened from the age of six years upward.

Mealtime Customs

A notable feature of the indigenous people's meals was that they ate human flesh.
Women played a significant role during meal times, serving the men.

Death Customs

When one of their chiefs died, the women cut their hair off in mourning.

Cultural Practices

A significant aspect of the indigenous people's cultural practices was their unique physical modifications and rituals.

Ceremonial Customs

Dancing and blowing of trumpets in the indigenous ceremony marked the beginning of the festivities.
The purpose of the dancing and blowing of trumpets was to summon the spirits.
The woman with two horns on her forehead played a significant role in the ceremony, symbolizing spiritual power.
Wine played a significant role in the ceremony, as it was offered to the spirits.
Immediately after thrusting the lance through the heart of the hog, the ceremony participants would eat and drink.
Extinguishing a lighted torch in the mouth symbolized the taking of a life.
Women in the ceremony communicated with the sun by shouting and whistling.

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This quiz explores a ritual where individuals make obeisance to the sun by dancing, blowing trumpets, and wrapping cloths about themselves. The participants use kerchiefs with two horns and flags during the dance as they call out to the sun. The ritual involves specific actions and dialogue exchanged between the participants.