Kachina

By Crusader1307

 The Kachina legend is from the Native American Hopi Tribe. Being many centuries old, The Hopi state that The Kachina's are the spirits of their ancestors. They spirits live for thousands of years. Without form, The Hopi construct elaborate wooden dolls for these spirits to live in. All houses are supposed to possess one. Not having one may invoke an evil spirit to inhabit one's home instead. They will cause disharmony (and even death). Kachina Dolls are often made brightly painted and in various dancing poses. Hopi also construct special Kachina costumes with which they dance to attract said spirits to come and live with them. Kachinas MUST be cared for (food and water offered). Failure to care for your Kachina will cause the spirit to become upset. Destruction of a doll will bring untold disaster to the one who damaged it.