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hako

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ha·​ko | \ ˈhä(ˌ)kō \
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Definition of hako

: a Pawnee Indian ceremony representing the union of Heaven and Earth and the birth of life performed with prayers, invocation by pipe, and eagle dances to ensure long life and posterity to the participants

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History and Etymology for hako

Pawnee

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“Hako.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hako. Accessed 16 May. 2022.

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