Post by Mystic on Nov 20, 2006 17:02:23 GMT -5
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The Cherokee have seven Clans. The Wolf Clan, Wild Potato Clan, Bird Clan, Twister Clan, Blue Clan, Paint Clan, and the Deer Clan.
The Wolf Clan is the largest today. It provided most of the war Chiefs in history. People of this clan are keepers and trackers of the wolf and it is the only clan that can kill a wolf through special ceremonies. The clan's color is red and their wood is hickory.
The people of the Wild Potato Clan are known for their knowledge of gathering and preparing food. The Little People introduced them to the potato plant. The clan's color is green and their wood is birch.
The people of the Bird Clan are keepers of the birds, sacred feathers, and bird medicines. They were messengers and skilled in using blowguns. The clan's color is purple and their wood is maple.
Peace Chiefs came from the Twister Clan, also known as the Long Hair Clan. The clan's color is yellow and their wood is beech.
The Blue Clan is also known as the Panther or Wild Cat Clan. The clan's color is blue and their wood is ash.
The people of the Paint Clan made red paint. Dida:hnvwi:sgi ( healers ) and Adawehi (wise men) traditionally came from this clan. The clan's color is white and their wood is locust.
The people of the Deer Clan were trackers, and tanners. They were known to be fast runners and foot messengers. The clan's color is brown and their wood is oak.
The Cherokee have seven Clans. The Wolf Clan, Wild Potato Clan, Bird Clan, Twister Clan, Blue Clan, Paint Clan, and the Deer Clan.
The Wolf Clan is the largest today. It provided most of the war Chiefs in history. People of this clan are keepers and trackers of the wolf and it is the only clan that can kill a wolf through special ceremonies. The clan's color is red and their wood is hickory.
The people of the Wild Potato Clan are known for their knowledge of gathering and preparing food. The Little People introduced them to the potato plant. The clan's color is green and their wood is birch.
The people of the Bird Clan are keepers of the birds, sacred feathers, and bird medicines. They were messengers and skilled in using blowguns. The clan's color is purple and their wood is maple.
Peace Chiefs came from the Twister Clan, also known as the Long Hair Clan. The clan's color is yellow and their wood is beech.
The Blue Clan is also known as the Panther or Wild Cat Clan. The clan's color is blue and their wood is ash.
The people of the Paint Clan made red paint. Dida:hnvwi:sgi ( healers ) and Adawehi (wise men) traditionally came from this clan. The clan's color is white and their wood is locust.
The people of the Deer Clan were trackers, and tanners. They were known to be fast runners and foot messengers. The clan's color is brown and their wood is oak.