Soyal
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Soyalis thewinter solsticeceremony of theZuniandHopipeoples held December 21, the shortest day of the year. Participants ceremonially bring the sun back from its long slumber, mark the beginning of another cycle of theWheel of the Year,and work on purification.Pahosprayer sticks are made prior to the Soyal ceremony, to bless all the community, including homes, animals, and plants. The sacred undergroundkivachambers are ritually opened to mark the beginning of theKachinaseason.
Sources
[edit]- Bahti, Tom. "Southwestern Indian Ceremonials", KC Publications, 1970, p36-40.