Tag: Tecumseh
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Nathaniel Pryor: the Unsung Veteran of the Battle of New Orleans
Among the American soldiers in the Battle of New Orleans, Capt. Nathaniel Pryor is one whose name shows up in no histories of that great battle. Oddly, Capt. Pryor, who served in the 44th Infantry under Col. George T. Ross, never received his rightful credit for participating, or even any special notice by…
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Huron or Wyandot Mythology and Cosmogonic Myths
After having written of the New Madrid earthquake of 1811, Tecumseh, and the Native American prophecies, it comes to my mind that many people are not aware of the multitude of native peoples’ oral history histories when it comes to cosmogonic theories or creation myths. It should also not surprise anyone that virtually all indigenous…
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The Red Stick Creeks and the Great Earthquakes of 1811 and 1812
Without exception every historical event has a backstory and several other backstories within it. That’s certainly true with many of the Native American stories that often fail to get told from their perspective. This is the story of the Red Creek Red Stick tribe decision making process when they joined in the War of 1812…