Whether, I have debuted the title track from their upcoming EP, Dreamcatcher. The EP is set for release on April 1. Pre-orders are on sale now through Bandcamp. A lyric video for the new song. Dreamcatcher originally formed under the name MINX (2014-2017), consisting of five members: SuA, JiU, Siyeon, Yoohyeon, and Dami. In November 2016 Happy Face Entertainment announced that they would re-debut in 2017 under the name Dreamcatcher with two new members Gahyeon and Handong.
Dreamcatchers are the most recognizable Native American symbol in the country today. For many Native Americans, they represent tradition and the dreamcatcher legends that have been handed down for generations. For some, they are the symbol of Native American unity. But for others, dreamcatchers are simply tacky tourist souvenirs that are made in China and shipped to this country to be sold as authentic Native American crafts. Several Native American tribes have tried to bring their meaning back by crafting dreamcatchers from traditional materials. By learning the meanings behind these beautiful, woven circles, you can gain a deeper appreciation of the craft and the beliefs behind their creation.
Dreamcatcher History
Dreamcatchers are thought to have originated with the Ojibway tribe of the plains, but many other tribes such as the Chippewa and Lakota have their own versions of the dreamcatcher legend. The first non-Native American documentation was by a scholar named Francis Densmore in 1929. Although there are many variations, a dreamcatcher is basically a small circle of wood that is tied with sinew or thread to resemble a web with a small hole in the middle. The strings or sinews are tied at several points on the circle, with the number of points on the dreamcatcher having different meanings:
* 13 points – the 13 phases of the moon
* 8 points – the number of legs on the spider woman of the dreamcatcher legend
* 7 points – the seven prophecies of the grandfathers
* 6 points – an eagle or courage
* 5 points – the star
A dreamcatcher can also have a feather tied to the bottom and beads or animal tokens hanging on the strands. Traditional dreamcatchers are only a few inches in diameter, but you will see contemporary models anywhere from a few inches to 1 foot across.
Dreamcatcher History
Dreamcatchers are thought to have originated with the Ojibway tribe of the plains, but many other tribes such as the Chippewa and Lakota have their own versions of the dreamcatcher legend. The first non-Native American documentation was by a scholar named Francis Densmore in 1929. Although there are many variations, a dreamcatcher is basically a small circle of wood that is tied with sinew or thread to resemble a web with a small hole in the middle. The strings or sinews are tied at several points on the circle, with the number of points on the dreamcatcher having different meanings:
* 13 points – the 13 phases of the moon
* 8 points – the number of legs on the spider woman of the dreamcatcher legend
* 7 points – the seven prophecies of the grandfathers
* 6 points – an eagle or courage
* 5 points – the star
A dreamcatcher can also have a feather tied to the bottom and beads or animal tokens hanging on the strands. Traditional dreamcatchers are only a few inches in diameter, but you will see contemporary models anywhere from a few inches to 1 foot across.