spirits of the plants
plant_spirit forest Cherokee single tradition · 1
The spirits of the plants are the spiritual essences of vegetation that provide cures for diseases created by animals, reflecting the reciprocal relationship between flora and fauna in Cherokee cosmology. They instruct medicine men on the proper medicinal uses of plants, guiding healing practices. Each plant spirit serves a specific purpose, which must be discovered through personal experience and spiritual guidance.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Deer's spirit
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Source passages
“the spirits of the plants instruct him.”
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