The Cheyenne tribe were ceremonious and celebrated many events and accomplished through tribal rituals.
The Smoking of the peace pipe was one ritual that the men of the tribe highly valued. and it was a routine that they did at council meetings.
Storytelling was another valued custom and a way of preserving their past.
They believed that the world was divided into 7 major levels. Ma'heo'o was the creator of all physical and spiritual life, and spirit-beings lived in this universe and took both plant and animal forms. The Cheyenne's most sacred objects are the four sacred arrows. There were also shamans/medicine men and priests that were very important to their society. Cheyenne ceremonies were very important to the tribe and symbolized renewal, survival, hope, and other uplifting ideas for their community. Their most important ceremonies include the Arrow Renewal, Sun Dance, and Animal Dance.
The shamans were able to speak with the spirits, and could advise the people on what to do in times of trouble.
TODAY-
Even today, these ceremonies are sacred and private for the Cheyenne, and very few visitors are allowed to see them happen.
The Smoking of the peace pipe was one ritual that the men of the tribe highly valued. and it was a routine that they did at council meetings.
Storytelling was another valued custom and a way of preserving their past.
They believed that the world was divided into 7 major levels. Ma'heo'o was the creator of all physical and spiritual life, and spirit-beings lived in this universe and took both plant and animal forms. The Cheyenne's most sacred objects are the four sacred arrows. There were also shamans/medicine men and priests that were very important to their society. Cheyenne ceremonies were very important to the tribe and symbolized renewal, survival, hope, and other uplifting ideas for their community. Their most important ceremonies include the Arrow Renewal, Sun Dance, and Animal Dance.
The shamans were able to speak with the spirits, and could advise the people on what to do in times of trouble.
TODAY-
Even today, these ceremonies are sacred and private for the Cheyenne, and very few visitors are allowed to see them happen.