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Apr 26 2019

First New moon of Spring (Planting of the corn) First plants of the season come out at this time. New births are customary within the time frame. The first new medicine and herb plants that taught mankind how to defend against sickness begin growing streams and rivers controlled by the spirit being, “Long Men,” renew their lives. Ritual observances are made to keep “Long Man” at this time. a dance customary at this season was “Knee Deep Dance” or “Water Frog Dance of the Spring.” Words of Chief Man Many Trees Overhill Cherokee History and Traditions




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