snow snake

The term "snow snake" can refer to both a traditional Indigenous sport and a mythical creature in American folklore.

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Definition

B2Indigenous Culture

(traditional)A winter sport played by Indigenous tribes in which participants throw wooden poles along a snow-covered track to see who can throw the farthest.

Example

  • During the festival, the children eagerly participated in the snow snake competition.
  • The snow snake game has been passed down through generations in the tribe.

B2Indigenous Culture

(traditional)The wooden pole used in the Indigenous winter sport of the same name.

Example

  • Each player carefully carved their own snow snake for the tournament.
  • The snow snake glided smoothly across the icy track.

C1Folklore

(mythical)A mythical creature in American folklore described as a venomous, white-colored serpent that appears during winter.

Example

  • The legend of the snow snake kept children indoors during harsh winters.
  • Tales of the snow snake were often told around campfires to entertain and scare.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "snow snake":

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