What is a rain dance?
Q: What is a rain dance?
A: A rain dance is a ceremonial dance performed by people who believe it will cause rain and keep their harvest safe.
Q: What cultures have used rain dances?
A: Rain dances can be found in many cultures, from Ancient Egypt to certain Native American tribes. In the 20th century Balkans, a ritual known as Paparuda (Romanian) or Perperuna (Slavic) was also used.
Q: How did the Cherokee tribe use rain dances?
A: The Cherokee tribe used rain dances to both create rain and to remove evil spirits from the earth. The legend of the tribe says that the rain created has the spirits of former leaders of the tribe which fight evil spirits in a place between our reality and spirit world. These were also seen as acts of worship.
Q: What are feathers and turquoise worn during a Rain Dance symbolize?
A: Feathers and turquoise worn during a Rain Dance symbolize wind and rain.
Q: How are traditions of the Rain Dance passed down through history?
A: Traditions of the Rain Dance are passed down through history by people telling their children about them in stories.
