Sosoyohim or Mixed kachinas are a diverse group of cloud spirits primarily used to dance for much needed rain, but to perform other tasks as well and are called upon as the need arises.
When a variety of kachinas dance together it is referred to as Mixed or Line Dances. The Sosoyohim spirits may be cloud, insect and other indian kachinas but all are asked to dance for rain. The Mixed Dances are held during the spring and summer months when the crops are freshly planted and rain is most needed to help plants grow.
The supernaturals do not come if the people are angry or unhappy so every effort is made to throw happy, colorful ceremonies so the visiting kachinas will pause and bring rain to the villages. It is at this time of the season where visitors are most welcome for fear of offending the kachinas.
Kachina types may cross match into one or more group since many kachinas are multi-faceted with numerous responsbilities and roles.
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