<p>< There are hundreds of Native American Tribes in the United States.</p><p>< One of these tribes is called the “Hopi”. </p><p> o The name Hopi means peaceful people. </p><p> o The religion of the Hopi is very complex. </p><p> o Kivas are the temples of the Hopi.</p><p> o Each member of the Hopi tribe is a member of a Kachina society. </p><p> o Although the Hopi do not have a specific creation story, they do believe that the point of </p><p> creation, the sipapu, is located in the Grand Canyon. </p><p> o The framework of the Hopi religion is based on three levels of supernatural beings. </p><p>. At the top are the Gods and Goddesses, each of whom have a specific arena. This is </p><p> very similar to Greek mythology.</p><p>. In the middle are the Kachinas. Kachinas are spirits of different animals and beings. </p><p>They are the primary source of rain and therefore the rain dances are all in honor of </p><p> the Kachinas.</p><p>. At the lowest level are the general spirits of worldly creatures and objects. These spirits</p><p> are easily offended. Hunting dances and prayers are often meant to appease a spirit </p><p> whom they have offended. </p><p> o The Hopi Calendar</p><p>. All of the dances and ceremonies that the Hopi hold are centered on prayers for rain.</p><p>. The Hopi religious calendar begins in November with Wuwtsim, or the emergence </p><p> ceremony. </p><p>. At the winter solstice, the village participates in Soyal, or the planning of the next </p><p> year’s religious events.</p><p>. Powamuya is celebrated in February. It is a planting festival to prepare for the year’s </p><p> growing season. </p><p>. In July, the Hopi hold their Home dance. The dance is a celebration of the Kachina’s </p><p> return to the mountains. This is a huge celebration and all of the Hopi gather in one village to celebrate it. Members of the Kachina societies dress in costumes and put on </p><p> dances for the community. Corn is given to all of the people in honor of the harvest. </p><p>. In August, the Snake-Antelope and Flute Dances happen, symbolizing war and life </p><p> after death. </p><p>. In September and October, the women’s societies hold their dances. o However, the similarities between Hopi religion and Judaism are vast and plentiful. Many of </p><p> these similarities stem from the family structure in either tradition. As in Judaism, the family </p><p> is the most important part of the Hopi culture. Religious values are instilled in the Hopi </p><p> children at a very young age. </p>