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Definition: Kokopelli is an ancient character- a hunchbacked, dancing fluteplayer depicted on prehistoric American rock carvings. The origins of the figure are a mystery, and he figures in many Native American stories, where his age and role vary. He is generally believed to have been a fertility symbol, often depicted as a phallic character, carrying a pouch of seeds, or wearing antlers. Kokopelli symbols often appear in the context of rain, pregnancy, prosperity, and marriage.
Kokopelli is a Hopi word meaning (roughly) wooden-backed; most of the familiar depictions of Kokopelli are copied from Hopi art, which in turn is derived from ancient Anasazi glyphs.
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Aboriginal Shamanism
Traditional religions of indiginous tribes around the world, including Native American, Australian Aboriginal, and South American tribal practices.
