Am Quote by N. Scott Momaday
“I am a member of the Kiowa Gourd Dance Society; I visit sacred places such as Devil's Tower and the Medicine Wheel. These places are important to me, because they've been made sacred by sacrifice, by the investment of blood and experience and story.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Cultural heritage discussion, 1990
Sacred places gain meaning through sacrifice, blood, and shared stories.
In simple terms: Sacredness comes from collective sacrifice.
Key Takeaway
Honor and preserve sacred sites.
Themes
heritage
spirituality
community
Mood
reverent
protective
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- pilgrimage
- environmental activism
- education programs
Key Concepts
ritual
memory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you protect sacred spaces?
- What responsibilities do we hold?
A Different Perspective
Commercialization can erode sacredness.
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