Sitting Bull (1831-1890), more than any other Indian of the plains, represents the Indian virtues of generosity, courage, tenacity and resistance to white incursions. Demonstrating his generosity at the age of ten, he killed a breed of bison and distributed the meat to the needy. At the age of fourteen he gave his first blow to the enemy and demonstrated his courage. They recognized him as wichasa wakan or sacred man and accepted him in the Strong Heart Warrior Society.
In 1863, he opposed the white to enter the hunkpapa hunting zones, and in 1867, he was appointed chief of the Latvian Sioux nation. Defeating the white soldiers, Sitting Bull had a vision during the sun dance in 1876. A few weeks later, he helped the forces of Lakotas and Cheyenes defeat the soldiers of Custer on the banks of the Little Bighorn River. Before retiring to a reserve, he took his family to Canada, returned and spent a touring season with Buffalo Bill's Wild West. In 1890, the tribal police arrested him for participating in the dance of the spirits.
Native American Cultures: Myths and magic
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This book challenges deep-seated stereotypes and offers an enriching perspective that contributes to a more comprehensive and respectful appreciation of the indigenous peoples of North America. Through an understanding of their myths and beliefs, we are taking an important step toward cultural reconciliation and the recognition of the diversity that has enriched the history of this continent.
These mythical stories, many of them linked to the literary genre of fantasy, reveal a world where the divine and the human intertwine in narratives that explain the cosmic order, creation, and the fundamental structure of the universe. Discover how these sacred tales bear witness to the deep connection of the natives with nature and spirituality.
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