Question

Not only was the flute used for courtship, it was also viewed as having a kind of magic that should not be used for another purpose. It was believed to be a sacred instrument and was often associated with ___________.

A. Healing ceremonies
B. Agricultural rituals
C. Hunting expeditions
D. Social gatherings

Answer 1

The flute was viewed as a sacred instrument associated with religious ceremonies and world renewal ceremonies in certain cultures.

Step-by-step explanation:

The flute was viewed as a sacred instrument in certain cultures and was often associated with religious ceremonies. It was believed to possess a kind of magic and was not to be used for any other purpose. One of the important world renewal ceremonies celebrated by many Plains cultures, such as the Cheyenne, was the Sun Dance, which involved dancing around a central pole symbolizing the Tree of Life. The flute was often used in these religious celebrations and was considered a sacred instrument connected to spiritual beliefs.