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Indian names were either characteristic nicknames given in a playful spirit, deed names, birth names, or such as have a religious and symbolic meaning . . . A man of forcible character, with a fine war record, usually bears the name of the buffalo or bear, lightning or some dread natural force. Another of more peaceful nature may be called Swift Bird or Blue Sky . . . ---- Ohiyesa (Charles Eastman), Santee Sioux, 1858-1939
Posted on: Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:38:26 +0000

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