Індіанці поселення Акома в Нью-Мексико

Abstract

The author continues to describe Acoma Pueblo known as “Sky City” which located on a sandstone mesa in the central part of the state New Mexico (USA). Acoma's cultural traditions including main calendar events and some sacred ceremonies are in a spotlight. Among the latest the author mentioned dances to the rain and corn in thanks for the gods. The Fiesta of San Esteban is the Acoma's biggest festival, others include: All Soul's Day, San Juan's Day and winter solstice rites. The Pueblo's religion incorporates traditional Indian beliefs as well as Catholicism. According to the Acoma's tradition land is the major source of physical and spiritual life.