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by Gerald Musinsky

The Lakota full moon ceremony conducted by a Lakota holy man for healing, helping relatives and friends, or another special intention. In this ancient ritual which was once widespread, the shaman is bound and, in the darkness, calls the spirits to come and free him to communicate with his audience.