What is the name of the Lakota coming-of-age ceremony for girls?
Iŋyaŋ Woslál Haŋ
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The Iŋyaŋ Woslál Haŋ, or "Throwing of the Ball" ceremony, is a Lakota coming-of-age ritual for girls. During the ceremony, a girl throws a ball to the four directions, symbolizing her transition into womanhood and her connection to the spiritual world.
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