| My Library is for my historical and academic pursuits. My particular historical interest in the Ancient Americas is the history of the Cherokee nation to the modern day. Traditionally, each of the Cherokee Clans held talents and responsibilities that was integral to the welfare of the tribe, as a whole. (clans may vary from one location to another) *Bird Clan (Tsisqua) members were messengers. *Red Paint Clan (Asiwisti Gigagei) members were medicine people. *Deer Clan (Ahwi or Ahawi, western dialect) members were hunters. *Wolf Clan (Waya\') members were warriors and protectors of the people. *Blue Clan (Sakonigei) (aka Panther or Wildcat Clan) members are medicine people for children. *Long Hair Clan (Agaluga Ustihgv?i Ganvhida) (aka Twister or Wind) members were teachers and keepers of tradition. *Wild Potato Clan (Nuna Gehyahtahi) members were keepers and protectors of the earth. Colored feathers were worn to designate which clan the person belonged. After European contact, an eighth clan was formed, the Keetoowah Clan. | |
