Dancers and Warriors

He carries a deerskin shield cover decorated with feathers and the image of a sacred green turtle, which according to Cheyenne tradition supports the earth... More

The Anidzogohi, or Wolf Clan, in ancient days hunted like wolves, running after game and attacking in packs. They were fond of wolves and raised them in... More

The Sun Dance used warrior-related objects because the dancers were usually actual warriors who were dancing to fulfill their vows. The Crow shield is... More

Among all the creatures that appear in stories about Indian history, none appears more frequently than the coyote, an animal Indians all across western North... More

The Blackfeet Indians had a Braves' Society that chose two men every year to serve as "Grizzly Bear Men." These men had to be fierce warriors who fought like... More

". . . I have never called a White Man a dog, but today, I do pronounce them to be a set of black-hearted dogs . . . I have been in many battles, and often... More

Fighting was a man's business. It was the way he earned respect of his people and was honored by woman. Most Indian raids "originated in a dream". The dream... More