8/15/19

"The traditional homeland of the Yaquis, or Yoeme (their own name for themselves), is in the southern part of the state of Sonora, Mexico...Flowers pervade Yoeme culture. The Yaqui believe in an enchanted world called the Flower World, which is always filled with animals and beautiful flowers. People can visit this world by dreaming and singing special deer songs. The deer songs are the most ancient of Yoeme songs. During the Deer Dance, "little brother deer" leaves his home in the Flower World to visit this world."
- Native Nations of North America, pg. 374

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