Geomancy
The right of of geomancy represents....
Female side
What id the funeral director call in Hmong?
Kav Xwm
What is the front door call in Hmong?
Qhov rooj tag
This type of shaman uses a basket, woman's coat, skirt on a basket call in Hmong.
Neeb pob tawb or neeb poj qhe
This animal is used to determine if the couple's spirits are meant to be spouse for life.
Chicken
Water guardian is...
Dragon
What do you call the donation from people to help the family cover costs call in Hmong?
Nyiaj tshav ntuj
How many times a year that Hmong must offer foods and money to the xwm kab a year?
One
This type of shaman infuse other languages and wear an orange robe and may not use animals to sacrifice.
Neeb hauj sam
What is fi xov?
When the groom's father sends two people to let the bride's family know that she has been married and arrange for a wedding date.
Chi
What does the bamboo turn into in the afterlife?
Horse
What are the four guardians of the Xwm Kab?
Xwm Kab, Txhiaj Meej, Los Yej, Pem Xeeb
The shaman bench turns in to what in the spirit world.
Horse
What is the bride price in the US?
$5,000
Name the four geomancy guardians.
Tiger, turtle, phoenix, and dragon
What does the buffalo/cow represent?
Fortune and prosperity in the after life.
What is the stove guardian call in Hmong?
Dab qhov txos
This type of shaman is the oldest type of shaman and passes down the lineage.
Neeb txwv txoob
What do you call the negotiators in Hmong?
Mej Koob
Name the two types of geomancy.
Burial and house
What are the four phases f Hmong funerals
Sending the deceased's spirit, mourning, celebration of life, and blessing
What is xwm kab mean in English?
Take control, manage events or everything going on in the house.
Shamans use this to determine if the spirit has agreed to come home.
Split horn
This guardian spirit bring the bride's spirit when she was an infant and protects her until she is married.
Niam Nkauj Kab Yeeb