Read the excerpt from 'The North American Indian Apache

Mythology-Creation Myth."

The Sun at once sent for The Fly to come and erect a

kaché, or sweat-house. It took but a short time to put up

the framework, which The Girl covered closely with four

heavy clouds: a black cloud on the east, a blue one on the

south, a yellow one on the west, and a white one on the

north. Out in front of the doorway, at the east, she spread a soft red cloud for a foot-blanket after the sweat.

Which aspects of Apache culture does this excerpt show?

Check all that apply.

four colors that have significance

the agricultural way of life

the ritual use of a sweat house

the importance of the four directions

foods that are especially valued

a blanket that is part of a sweat house ritual

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Daniel Huerta

14 July, 14:28

Read the excerpt from 'The North American Indian Apache

Mythology-Creation Myth."

The Sun at once sent for The Fly to come and erect a

kaché, or sweat-house. It took but a short time to put up

the framework, which The Girl covered closely with four

heavy clouds: a black cloud on the east, a blue one on the

south, a yellow one on the west, and a white one on the

north. Out in front of the doorway, at the east, she spread a soft red cloud for a foot-blanket after the sweat.

Which aspects of Apache culture does this excerpt show?

Check all that apply.

four colors that have significance

the agricultural way of life

the ritual use of a sweat house

the importance of the four directions

foods that are especially valued

a blanket that is part of a sweat house ritual

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Heath Reeves · Answer 1

Which aspects of Apache culture does this excerpt show?

1. the agricultural way of life

2. the importance of the four directions

3. the ritual use of a sweat house