The Five Nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy: Symbolic Guardianship #3349995 (License: Personal Use)

The image illustrates the traditional political and spiritual structure of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, where the Onondaga serve as Keepers of the Central Fire, symbolizing unity and governance, while the Seneca and Mohawk act as Keepers of the Western and Eastern Doors respectively, and the Cayuga and Oneida flank them as inner protectors. Each nation is represented by a distinct geometric shape connected in a balanced horizontal arrangement, emphasizing harmony and collective responsibility. The central flame-shaped icon underscores the centrality of consensus and peace in their Great Law of Peace.

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