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On the morning of the final dance, snakes are ritually washed in jars of water and herbs before being placed in a kisi (a cottonwood shrine) in the village plaza. The Public Performance

Secret rites occur within the kiva (subterranean ceremonial chamber), involving the construction of elaborate sand paintings and altars decorated with lightning and cloud symbols. snake_dance

The ceremony involves extensive private and public preparations spanning roughly two weeks. On the morning of the final dance, snakes

The (also known as Tsu'tiki or Tsu'tiva ) is a sacred and ancient 16-day ritual performed by the Hopi people of northeastern Arizona. Rooted in deep spiritual traditions, the ceremony is a dramatized prayer for rain, agricultural fertility, and communal harmony. It is primarily conducted biennially in late August by members of the Snake and Antelope clans . Cultural and Spiritual Significance The (also known as Tsu'tiki or Tsu'tiva )

Contrary to outside perceptions of "snake worship," the Hopi view snakes as "elder brothers" and messengers to the spirit world.