Kawaha
deity earth Pawnee single tradition · 1
Kawaha is an often-besought god of good luck among the Pawnee people. He was closely connected to buffalo hunts, which were semi-annual major events requiring regular ceremonies before they could be undertaken.
When
- First attested
- 1800 CE
- Attested period
- 1800 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Associated with Pawnee ceremonial practices documented from the 19th century onward, particularly connected to buffalo hunting rituals.
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Kawaha, an often-besought god of good luck, was closely connected to buffalo hunts.”
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