Meaning of peyote gravy | Babel Free

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A mixture of peyote and water used ceremonially and medicinally.

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“During the ritual, held in a living room of a dwelling, the leader sits, at the west of the room; […] Peyote is usually ground fine and mixed with water to make⟳ a “gravy.” One button or one spoonful of peyote “gravy” is taken each round.”

“I am lost in the songs and the firelight, and so I don't see⟳ the Fireman begin⟳ the first serving of the sacred plant⟳. […] Next comes the tea, […] and at last⟳ a mason jar full of a mixture of tea, powder, and shredded cactus affectionately called peyote gravy.”

“I can speak⟳ generally though and will speak⟳ of the Peyote ceremony which came to our people [Osage] through the Dineh (Navaho) in relatively recent times. […] A peyote gravy is passed around and you may eat⟳ as little or as much as you wish⟳.”

“You'd always had skin problems. Since you can remember⟳. Your dad used to rub peyote gravy on your rashes. That worked for a while. Until he wasn't around anymore.”

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