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One of the most favorite of all dancers is the Eagle. Dancing in the Mixed and Kiva in the early spring. He dances to imitate the motion of the eagle and prayer for many more eagles. In ceremonies the Eagle Dancer is treated as an honored guest and are given many presents.
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One summer, long ago, the seven sacred council fires of the Lakota Sioux came together and camped. The sun was strong and the people were starving for there was no game. Two young men went out to hunt. Along the way the two men met a beautiful young woman dressed in white who floated as she walked. One man had bad desires for the woman and tried to touch her, but was consumed by a cloud and turned into a pile of bones. The young woman spoke to the second young man and said, "Return to your people and tell them that I am coming." This holy woman brought a wrapped bundle to the people, she unwrapped the bundle giving to the people a sacred pipe and teaching them how to use it to pray. "With this holy pipe, you will walk like a living prayer," she said. The holy woman told the sioux about the value of the white buffalo the woman and the children. "You are from Mother Earth, What you are doing is as great as the warriors do." Before she left she told the people she would return. As she walked away, she rolled over four times, turning into a white female buffalo calf. It is said after that day the Lakota honored their pipe, and the buffalo were plentiful. Many believe that the buffalo calf, Miracle, born August 20, 1994 symbolizes the coming together of humanity into a oneness of heart, mind and spirit.
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This deity form of the Sun Kachina only dances in the regular Kachina dances with the average Kachinas. He is the representative of the sun, bringing about plenty of good weather for abundant crops. This Kachina never dances at the major ceremonial dances.
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