The Hopewell culture, spanning from 200 BCE to 500 CE, is known for its elaborate burial mounds and complex ceremonial structures in the Eastern Woodlands. Hopewellian artifacts, such as effigy pipes and animal symbols, reflect a sophisticated spiritual system with mythological undertones.The intricate designs and craftsmanship suggest beliefs in an afterlife and reverence for animal spirits. The Hopewell culture’s mythological practices laid foundations for later Native American spirituality.