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Black Elk Speaks: Being the Life Story of a Holy Man of the Oglala Sioux

This book is a first-hand account of the author's spiritual awakening and his role as a medicine man within the Oglala Sioux tribe. It offers insights into the culture, traditions, and spiritual beliefs of the Oglala Sioux people. more

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Black Elk
Black Elk

Black Elk, whose real name was Netsahihoka, was a medicine man of the Omaha Sioux tribe. Born on December 1, 1863, and died on August 19, 1950, Black Elk is known for his profound spiritual insight and contributions to the Sioux culture. more

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“The sky is round, and I have heard that the earth is round like a ball, and so are all the stars. The wind, in its greatest power, whirls. Birds make their nests in circles, for theirs is the same religion as ours.”

“I hope the Great Heavenly Father, who will look down upon us, will give all the tribes his blessing, that we may go forth in peace, and live in peace all our days, and that He will look down upon our children and finally lift us far above this earth.”

“Even the seasons form a great circle in their changing, and always come back again to where they were. The life of a person is a circle from childhood to childhood, and so it is in everything where power moves.”