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Vquest
1. Vision Quest
The Dine (Hopi), Apache, Sioux, Crow,
Arikara, Hidatsa, and Mandan, as well
as many other tribes, all participate in
a vision quest of some sort. Each tribe
has their own way of going about this
tradition.
2. For many a vision quest can be described as
individuals isolating themselves in the wilderness
for a number of days. The person usually doesn't
eat and sometimes wont even drink during this
time.
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3. Often the quest is successful when the
participant receives a vision. which can
be an animal guide that imparted wisdom
and assistance,a force of nature, an
accompanying song, an elder, or even
a mere voice.
4. The specific reasons for and purposes of
vision quests vary from tribe to tribe.
its seen as a right of passage or coming of
age.
the child may become an apprentice of an
adult in the tribe of the shown direction.
The point of this vision quest is to become
more in tune with yourself, your surroundings,
nature, and how all of these things can work
together to improve your life and future.
5. In cultures where girls did not undertake
a vision quest, menstruation and
childbirth were often viewed as the
parallel experiences.
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6. Individuals would periodically go on
vision
Quests to receive spiritual guidance and
assistance during important points or
transitions in their lives. The ritual of the
vision quest was particularly important
for men preparing to become warriors .