“The idea of full dress in preparation for a battle comes not from a belief that it will add to the fighting ability. The preparation is for death, in case that should be the result of the conflict. Every Indian wants to look his best when he goes to meet the Great Spirit, so the dressing up is done whether in imminent danger is an oncoming battle or a sickness or injury at times of peace.” WantShouldLooksIdeasDoneDeathSpiritFightingBeliefAbilityResultsCasesDangerBattleConflictDressesAddPreparationIndianInjurySicknessNativeNative AmericanDressingsDressing UpGreat SpiritNative AmericaNative American IndianGreat Native AmericanNative American Earth Author:Wooden Leg
“And what do the Theban hoplites see in this extended rending of the sky, this white-bright glory of Enlil's lightning? The future, but not theirs: paired cavalry fighters; formed ranks of armored death; grim men on their tall horses with lightning limning weapons tailored to the task; men spoiling for a fight if the gods allowed - the Sacred Band of Stepsons, out from shadows and the dark.” IfsMenDeathFightingDarkWhiteSkyBattleBandConflictWeaponsGloryShadowCommitmentTasksHorseSacredFighterTallLightningGrimTailoredCavalryStepsons Book:The Sacred Band Source: The Sacred Band