Comments on: Native American Meanings….?

By: AndreaFaith

AndreaFaith — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 23:57:28 +0000

I am Kiowa and Cherokee but do not associate with any tribe, I do not even know where to find one. I suppose it is what is in the heart. Eagle and Hawk feathers were used by Cheifs, Warriors, and Medicine people in our country. The general idea for warriors who cut notches in these feathers were for their Victory Dance. These Warriors would ask Great Spirit for Hawk or Eagle Feather or other Medicine Winged One associated with the opposing Warrior’s Protecting or guiding Animal Spirit helper when they went to war. The winning Warrior would claim these feathers and cut a notch in it after killing the opposing Warrior with Honor. The Warrior would then carry this feather to future battles and the cycle would continue. These feathers, if not lost and the Warrior would be blessed with long life, would be passed down for generations. It does not necessarily have to be an Eagle or Hawk feather, for not every Warrior’s Medicine Helper from the Sky is the same. It is which one speaks to their heart the loudest. However, Eagle feathers were very valuable and were a sign of high status within the Tribe. Most Cheif’s Headdresses were made of Eagle feathers that they had earned throughout their whole life. Part of becoming a Man is learning the Patience of asking the Eagle for one of her/his feathers..andreafaithbutz@live.com

By: thankgodfornavajos@swbell.net

thankgodfornavajos@swbell.net — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:46:59 +0000

As one member wrote, all tribes have different meanings but maybe I can give you a few pointers. I am Navajo, my husband is Chirachua Apache. The medicine wheel is red, yellow, white, and black. White is North or the path of wisdom, red is south and is the spirit, the earth. Yellow is east and represents the sun. Black is south and represents night or a look within yourself. Eagle feathers are used to send your prayers to the Creator. I don't know anything about cuts in the feathers.
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By: thesunnshynne

thesunnshynne — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:37:59 +0000

well each tribe have their own meanings for things. You should really talk 2 a chictaw and a blackfoot elder. They are the most knowlegeable on this subject. Im ojibwe and my meaning could be different. I really woulnt get it off a website. If not do what is in your heart, and what u like.
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By: icey_coolness

icey_coolness — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:31:59 +0000

it means indian or native to america
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