[[Pakra]], is the name of a solitary ritual by which [[Chakotay]] commemorated the anniversary of his father, [[Kolopak]]'s, death. Chakotay said a prayer over a pouch of items that may have belonged to his father. Chakotay’s prayer is a follows:
In [[2372]], [[Chakotay]] commemorated the anniversary of his father [[Kolopak]]'s death. Chakotay said a prayer over a pouch of items that may have belonged to his father:
:''"A-koo-chee-moya. I pray on this day of memories to speak to my father, the one whom the wind called Kolopak. Though I am far from his bones, perhaps there is a spirit in these unnamed skies who will find him and honor him with my song."''
:''"[[A-koo-chee-moya]]. I pray on this day of memories to speak to my father, the one whom the wind called Kolopak. Though I am far from his bones, perhaps there is a spirit in these unnamed skies who will find him and honor him with my song."''
Chakotay later adapted this prayer to include [[Kar]], a young [[Kazon]] boy who had attempted to kill Chakotay to earn his name. ([[VOY]]: "[[Initiations]]")
Chakotay later adapted this prayer to include [[Kar]], a young [[Kazon]] boy who had attempted to kill Chakotay to earn his name. ({{VOY|Initiations}})
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==See also==
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*[[Akoonah]]
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*[[Animal guide]]
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*[[Medicine bundle]]
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[[Category:Ceremonies]]
Revision as of 04:12, 25 October 2011
Pakra is a solitary Native American ritual commemorating dead ancestors.
In 2372, Chakotay commemorated the anniversary of his father Kolopak's death. Chakotay said a prayer over a pouch of items that may have belonged to his father:
"A-koo-chee-moya. I pray on this day of memories to speak to my father, the one whom the wind called Kolopak. Though I am far from his bones, perhaps there is a spirit in these unnamed skies who will find him and honor him with my song."
Chakotay later adapted this prayer to include Kar, a young Kazon boy who had attempted to kill Chakotay to earn his name. (VOY: "Initiations")