Effigy Mounds

Effigy mounds represent a symbol of Native American spirituality. The Effigy mounds are a way for Native Americans to display their culture. The effigy mounds are also considered a way for Native Americans to make their territory. The mounds are the symbols that are described in Geertz’s definition of religion. Geertz’s definition is a perfect representation of the mounds. His definition does mention a higher being of any sort. He focuses more the physical aspect of religion. These mounds are the physical representation of how Native American viewed a part of the world. The fact that there were certain artifacts buried with the individuals shows that they may have believed in an afterlife. These mounds are an important aspect in our society, it allows for us to get an insight into the culture of Native Americans.