| IB World Religion Glossary J-M By Ileto, Koehle, Kallmyer, Money, & Matthew |
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| Chapter 2 Vocab J K Ka- the spiritual form that mirroed the body. After death, the spirit was given food, drink and other possesions as it made the spiritual journey to heaven. In Egypt, it is also known as the divine breath and referred to as the soul. Kachinas- Costumed dancers that represent gods, ancestors or spirits in religious ceremonies that take place in kivas. There were over five hundred types. The uninitiated Hopi were discouraged from seeing the Kachinas without their costumes and the masks would be stored so they could not be viewed when not in use. The uninitiated Hopi were told the Kachinas were gods. Kafilefile- the opposing evil god to that of Efile Mukulu who is the good god. Kafilefile was known to leave his evil influence behind before abandoning the world. Kikidu- the human spirit who was able to return as child carrying the features of the family to which it was born. It is the soul of a human being that may live after the death of the body. Because of its relation to Efile Makulu, it has more knowledge than we do. Kivas- Underground chambers the Hopi used for religious ceremonies. In these religious ceremonies, the kachinas would dance to celebrate the ritual. It was one of many rooms in a Pueblo Hopi house. L M Mamanatowick- leader, great king, or main cheif of the Algonquian speking peoples pf eastern Virginia known as Powhatan. He had assisstants known as weroances. He was entitled to different animal, metal, and agricultural goods for various purposes such as rewarding his weroances, buying services of warriors, and to impress the English. Though characterized as a generous host, he was also known to be tempramental and vengeful. Mankishi- used to bring about one's desires. IN the Congolese Basongye, this fppt tall staute can be used to obtain the sex of the child desired by a couple in carving the staute to resemble a boy or girl. It is also used to bring success in variuos activites and for protection. Mantu- the representation of the soul of animals, nature and humans in the Naskapi faith. The soul of a person is known as "Great Man." The Naskapi dedicate themselves for the gratification of the soul to prevent the withdrawl of their support. This would allow illness, weakness and death to consume them and their way of life. Mayet- The Egyptian goddess of order and truth. Her symbol was the feather at the scene of the final judgement. Mista'peo- The "Great Man," or active and living soul of an individual that dwells in the heart and is that person's essential self. The "Great Man" revwals itse;f in dreams and assists the Naskapi in growing into moral amd helpful people. Rhe reward their inner soul, they celebrate by smoking, drinking, and dancing. Monotheism- belief that only one deity exists. MORE |