Definitions of kachina
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a deified spirit of the Pueblo people
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type of:
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disembodied spirit, spirit
any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings
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disembodied spirit, spirit
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a masked dancer during a Pueblo religious ceremony who is thought to embody some particular spirit
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type of:
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dancer, professional dancer, terpsichorean
a performer who dances professionally
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dancer, professional dancer, terpsichorean
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a carved doll wearing the costume of a particular Pueblo spirit; usually presented to a child as a gift
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