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| Picture No | 10218686 |
| Date | 1891 |
| Description | American Indians. The Ghost Dance of the Sioux Indians. |
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Many Indian tribes believed in spirits who were part of a deity, embodying a sacred power which was present in the land, the elements and animals. The ghost or spirit dances allowed the Indians to communicate with this power, often prior to battle.
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| Source | Illustrated London News. 1891. p 17. By A Forestier. |
| Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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