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