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The awarding of an eagle feather, the traditional insignia of a Native American warrior, was an important rite of passage into manhood, after which the warrior assumed a new name. [17] Few Native Americans received more than three eagle feathers during their lifetime due to the bird's rarity and sacred status, but exceptionally courageous and ...
Sauk chief who led the Sauk and Fox tribes against the United States off and on during the early 19th century, from the War of 1812 until his eventual defeat following the Black Hawk War. Black Kettle: c. 1803–1868 1850s–1860s Cheyenne: Cheyenne chief who resisted the American settlement of the Kansas and Colorado territories during the
List of Native American deities, sortable by name of tribe or name of deity. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources .
Native American demons (2 C, 16 P) G. Native American giants (13 P) I. Inuit legendary creatures (16 P) Iroquois legendary creatures (13 P) L. Lakota legendary ...
Tecumseh (/ t ɪ ˈ k ʌ m s ə,-s i / tih-KUM-sə, -see; c. 1768 – October 5, 1813) was a Shawnee chief and warrior who promoted resistance to the expansion of the United States onto Native American lands. A persuasive orator, Tecumseh traveled widely, forming a Native American confederacy and promoting intertribal unity.
10. Sirens. Origin: Greek Sirens are another mythological species that have found a home in modern times. There are movies and TV shows about the seductresses with beautiful and enchanted singing ...
Celebrate Native American history month with these wise and inspirational quotes from Native Americans and Indigenous Peoples.
Native American remains were on display in museums up until the 1960s. [129] Though many did not yet view Native American art as a part of the mainstream as of the year 1992, there has since then been a great increase in volume and quality of both Native art and artists, as well as exhibitions and venues, and individual curators.