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Indian Ritual

Cherokee Indians believe that when near death their
hands should be placed over their heart in order to allow
the spirit horse to come and deliver their soul away.

Submitter comment: I read this in a student publication section from the
University of Arizona student newspaper.

Where learned: Arizona

Keyword(s): Cherokee, horse.

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial

Date learned: 00-00-1990

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