The Sun at once sent for The Fly to come and erect a kaché, or sweat-house. It took but a short time to put up the framework, which The Girl covered closely with four heavy clouds: a black cloud on the east, a blue one on the south, a yellow one on the west, and a white one on the north. Out in front of the doorway, at the east, she spread a soft red cloud for a foot-blanket after the sweat.
Read the excerpt from “The North American Indian Apache Mythology-Creation Myth.”
Which aspects of Apache culture does this excerpt show? Check all that apply.
four colors that have significance
the agricultural way of life
the ritual use of a sweat house
the importance of the four directions
foods that are especially valued
a blanket that is part of a sweat house ritual