To the Hopi and Zuni of the American Southwest, a Kachina was a/an

a. holy man or shaman.

b. living spirit.

c. herbal medicine.

d. musical instrument

To the Hopi and Zuni of the American Southwest, a Kachina was a living spirit. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option or option "b". The Kachina religion has spread to more Eastern Pueblos with the passage of time. This term also applies to the Kachina dancers or masked members that dress up as a Kachina.