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Creation Date
11-2024
Description
The month of November in Dakota is referred to as Deer Antler Shedding Moon, or ‘thahé čapšuŋ wí’. This signifies the end of the mating season for Deer and the beginning of winter. Once their mating season is over, male deer will shed their antlers as their testosterone levels drop. In Dakota culture, they believe that the seasons of the animals tell us what is to happen next. Therefore, they are significant markers of when the seasons begin to change.
An illustration of a deer with large antlers standing, behind the deer is a bright, yellow full moon. To the left of the deer on the ground is a shed antler.
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Calendars; November