Lakota

[magickz]

I remember from a friends family hearing so many stories about the lakota and their beliefs compared to mine being so close, I just loved it. My favorite is Arrow Boy, for some reason that stands out above all others.

 

[Arachne]

I've never heard the story of Arrow Boy, could you share it?

 

[Frumpy]

It was my understanding that the Arrow Boy myth is from the Cheyenne people and not the Lakota. According to the legend, a boy was born after his mother was pregnant for four years. The mother died during birth and he was raised by a godmother. He did everything early like walking, talking, etc. He supposedly moved from a little boy to a young brave in no time. He proclaimed himself to be a shaman when he was still small during a council meeting. They ran him away. However, he did not give up and he ultimately became a hero to his people.

 

[Allie-Gator]

An interesting story. I wonder where the story originated? There are a lot of stories that seem to originate with what seems to be truth and then embellished quite a bit.