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kiva
[ kee-vuh ]
noun
- a large chamber, often wholly or partly underground, in a Pueblo Indian village, used for religious ceremonies and other purposes.
kiva
/ ˈkiːvə /
noun
- a large underground or partly underground room in a Pueblo Indian village, used chiefly for religious ceremonies
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On ne sait pas quel animal elles out appartenu, mais on les transporte dans le Khoragur (Kiva), o elles se vendent grand prix.
The kiva rituals are rich in symbolism and last eight days, if young men are to be initiated, otherwise four.
If one knows no better than to try to pry into kiva ceremonies, he is courteously but firmly told to move along.
In passing from the kiva through the village the Indian screens his face with a blanket, so as not to see the women as he passes.
This ceremony over, they return to their respective kivas, having put on their masks before leaving the Kiva of the Earth.
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