Feast of the Dead
At a glance:
- Series: American Indians Ready Reference
- Categories: Social Science
- Subcategories: Native Americans, American Indians, Celebrations, Festivals, Ceremonies, Rites, Rituals
- Curriculum: American Indian History
- Geographical Location: Canada, United States
Article abstract: The Feast of the Dead provided an outlet for mourning the dead and promoted tribal unity
The Feast of the Dead was a Native American religious ceremony that provided several villages a chance to gather together, reestablish friendships, and collectively mourn their dead. Though the Feast of the Dead is frequently referred to as an Algonquin ceremony, it was also practiced by Huron and Iroquois nations.
Every few years, tribal councils gathered and announced the date and location for a Feast of the Dead. The bodies of the dead were...
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