"Indian names were either characteristic nicknames given in a playful spirit, deed names, birth names, or such as have a religious and symbolic meaning"
- Charles Eastman
About this Quote
This quote by Charles Eastman speaks to the significance of names in Native American society. Indian names were often offered to reflect a person's character, acts, or birth. These names were often given up a spirited spirit, as a way to honor the person. In addition, some names had a religious and symbolic meaning, typically reflecting the spiritual ideas of the tribe. This quote highlights the importance of names in Native American society, as they were usually used to recognize individuals as well as to reflect the spiritual beliefs of the tribe. Names were seen as a means to link to the spiritual globe, and also to honor the person. This quote acts as a pointer of the significance of names in Native American society, and also the value they held for individuals.
This quote is written / told by Charles Eastman between February 19, 1858 and January 8, 1939. He was a famous Author from Sioux.
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