Sentence examples for special tribe from inspiring English sources

A special tribe (such as the Levites in Israel, or the Magians in Iran) could be dedicated full-time to cultic duties.

It's a crazy dichotomy that is only understood by our special tribe of business-oriented mums.

In Vedic India, the early period of Hinduism, when the priestly caste (Brahman) was vested in a particular tribe or special class, it occupied the primary place of importance in the segmentation of Hindu society.

Among traditional societies, special designs often characterize particular tribes.

Archibald Cox a professor at Harvard and the former Watergate special prosecutor joined the tribes' legal team pro bono.

This is the first time that land held under special status for tribes has been taken out of trust since Harry Truman's presidency.

Even shoes, sturdy but stylish, were a tribute to the Bottier, which is part of the Chanel tribe of special suppliers.

Religion under the Achaemenids was in the hands of the Magi, whom the Greek historian Herodotus describes as a Median tribe with special customs, such as exposing the dead, fighting evil animals, and interpreting dreams.

The young were encouraged to behave in desired ways by praise and reward, with many of the tribes giving special praise for the first successful completion of a task or skill.

Among the Patagonian and Pampean tribes, a special hut known as the pretty house was erected for initiation ceremonies (as well as for some other rites, such as first menses).

While unlimited donations known as soft money are now outlawed for everyone, including the tribes, the special treatment of Indian nations in the campaign finance rules has some competitors crying foul.