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Among the iroquois what was the purpose of a mourning war

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Vengeance raids called mourning wars were big parts of Iroquois grieving practices. While these provided an outlet for vengeance, the primary purpose was to take captives who could then be adopted by the families suffering a loss. This restored spiritual vitality to the nation and provided a sense of closure.

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