What Were the Attributes and Responsibilities of Iroquois Clan Mothers,what

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Essay

What were the attributes and responsibilities of Iroquois clan mothers,what political roles did they play,and how were they regarded? Were clan mothers evidence that the Iroquois were matriarchal? Give reasons for your answer.

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Receiving Communion

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