The Ainu tribe, which reside in the parts of Russia and Japan, practises the Iyomante Ritual.
Do you know: This ritual, which involves killing a bear as it hibernates in its cave, evolved from the fact that they worshipped Nature.
The Ainu tribe believes that by killing the bear, they send its soul to heaven to watch over them and bless them. After the flesh and blood of the bear has been consumed, its head and skin are worshipped. The tribe believes that bears are gods amongst humans.
