ghost dances
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ghost dances
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Ritual group dances performed by Native Americans in the late 19th century, as part of a religious movement to promote the return of the dead, the restoration of Indian lands, food supplies, and way of life, and generally rehabilitate the traditional Indian culture.
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ghost dance
dance, ghost
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