During a Native American sweat lodge ceremony, a "firekeeper" heats rocks in a wood fire, and the rocks are called elders because the rocks of the earth are seen as ancient observers.

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The rocks used in a sweat lodge ceremony are often referred to as "elders" due to their ancient nature and the belief that they hold wisdom and have witnessed the passage of time.

During a Native American Sweat Lodge Ceremony, a "Firekeeper" Heats