Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from The Valley of Horses: A Novel

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Donii - A female spirit that can command healing, animals and the spirit world according to the Zelandonii.

Amulet - A special pouch that contains the spirit of the individual according to the Clan.

Flint - A substance used to make weapons.

Fire Stone - Iron Pyrite.

Spear - A useful implement for hunting big game.

Pits - A way to kill a large animal alone is by utilizing these.

Clothing - Shapeless among the Clan, and embellished among the Others.

Rites of First Pleasures - The making of a woman of the...
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