... the Mahekdodo-teri had killed his older brother, and he asked Dedeheiwa to send hekura to destroy the souls of this enemy's children. For two days following this request, a shamanic drama is enacted, led by Dedeheiwa. Dedeheiwa and other shamans prepare by taking hallucinogenic drugs which enable them to speak to and become the spirits. Dedeheiwa calls a "hot and meat-hungry ... . hekura to devour the children's souls with fire" (Internet source). The elaborate drama goes on for two days. The calling on spirit guides of one people to kill the enemies of another people, with whom they hav...

• Word Count: 1121
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... the Mahekdodo-teri had killed his older brother, and he asked Dedeheiwa to send hekura to destroy the souls of this enemy's children. For two days following this request, a shamanic drama is enacted, led by Dedeheiwa. Dedeheiwa and other shamans prepare by taking hallucinogenic drugs which enable them to speak to and become the spirits. Dedeheiwa calls a "hot and meat-hungry ... . hekura to devour the children's souls with fire" (Internet source). The elaborate drama goes on for two days. The calling on spirit guides of one people to kill the enemies of another people, with whom they hav...

• Word Count: 1163
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate