by Rob Wood This article represents a brief introduction to the seven sacred ceremonies of the ancient Cherokee.

When you visit Cherokee, North Carolina, you can almost imagine yourself living this way. Here, the same mountains where the Cherokees have maintained their traditions for generations surround you.

CHEROKEE INFORMATION, CEREMONIES, TRIBES, CLANS, CUSTOMS, STORIES ... SEVEN SACRED CHEROKEE CEREMONIES

Cherokee Marriage Customs Between the Clans ... Cherokee marriages were as much between the Grandmothers of a clan as between the couple themselves. It was not permitted to marry within your own clan.

The increased food supply provided leisure time, which people used to build mounds, refine arts and crafts (and create new art forms like shell gorgets), and celebrate religious ceremonies.

Cherokee myth speaks of the Earth as a great island floating in the sea, held in place by four great cords placed at the four directions and attached to the sky vault, itself made of solid rock.

Sacred Texts: Cherokee ... The Cherokee ... Sacred Formulas of the Cherokee by James Mooney [1891] ; Myths of the Cherokee by James Mooney [1900]; The definitive study of Cherokee mythology;

Today, natives and non-natives alike enjoy Cherokee Indian ceremonies and events, and the Cherokee history and traditions are held in high regard.

herokee Ceremonies And Celebrations ... Since autumn was the season when Cherokee stories say the world was created, it represented the new year celebration.

I'm half Eastern Band Cherokee Indian (EBCI), which is why many sacred rituals and ceremonies resonate with my spirit. You can read the rest of my bio on this page.