their own way to get their spirit up,their own way to get the spirit up,preserved their culture,gave them strength,give them power and strength,centralized a cohesive community,wholeness,unity, spiritualy connected,showed high spirit within the community,to reunite and reconnect,strength and their culture,affirmation of physical/mental strength,a way of strength and power,strength and beliefs,freaked people out,reconnect with the earth and the spirits,it made them feel invincible,boost morale and spirit,gave them confidence,made them feel mentally stronger,making them feel strong and spirit up,unites their army,source of hope,a way to prepare themselves for future,inner strength,