#delaware indians

[charlesreeza]

Health Guardian Doll, ca. 1800 (clothing ca. 1860), Delaware tribe

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri

[earthisaperson]

The dream vision is of paramount importance in the life of the Delaware. This supernatural visitation is experienced during childhood, or less frequently, at the age of maturity. More commonly it occurs during the fast vigil of a youth at puberty, alone in the forests searching for a spirit guardian. It is usually to such individuals, considered by the Spirit-forces to be spiritually and morally pure, that this great blessing is bestowed. The gift is not restricted to the male . . . Not always is the revelation experienced in a dream. The neophyte may be walking alone in the woods, or even in a situation of apparent danger when the presence of the spiritual agent is made known to him. A voice from a rock, a bird, an animal, or even the sky is recognized as the medium through which the coveted power is conveyed to the fortunate one." [A footnote quotes someone named Harrington as saying, "The most vital and intimate phase of Lenape religion is the belief in dreams and visions, and in the existence of personal guardian spirits or supernatural helpers--concepts of wide distribution among the North American tribes, but rarely, perhaps, so vivid or well-developed as we find them here"]

—Gladys Tantaquidgeon in Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians

[nycreligion]

The Great Spirit Sent Pilgrims to Elmhurst, Queens

In the beginning, religion was the foundation of Elmhurst life. The local Indians themselves were part of a great movement of peoples who believed that the “Great Spirit” had ordained them to this land. They were pilgrims before the Pilgrims. The Lenape (also called the Delaware Indians) brought a collection of religious beliefs as their tribes moved northward into the New York City area. There…

The Great Spirit Sent Pilgrims to Elmhurst, Queens

[nycreligion]

The Great Spirit Sent Pilgrims to Elmhurst, Queens

In the beginning, religion was the foundation of Elmhurst life. The local Indians themselves were part of a great movement of peoples who believed that the “Great Spirit” had ordained them to this land. They were pilgrims before the Pilgrims. The Lenape (also called the Delaware Indians) brought a collection of religious beliefs as their tribes moved northward into the New York City area. There…

The Great Spirit Sent Pilgrims to Elmhurst, Queens

[lenzwizard]

The Devils Tea Table Kingwood Township NJ.

The Devils Tea Table Kingwood Township NJ.

The Devils Tea Table  By Richard G Smith Jr  © RICHARD G SMITH JR ALL RIGHTS RESERVED NO RIGHTS GRANTED UNLESS IN WRITING BY RICHARD G SMITH JR RECKLESS PIXEL & LENZWIZARD ARE REGISTERED TRADE NAMES OF RICHARD G SMITH JR. © COPYRIGHT So, let’s talk about this curious place called “Devils Tea Table.” Also let’s clarify that we are talking about the tea table located on a ridge above the Delaware…

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[lensandpenpress]

Lake of the Ozarks’ LOVER'S LEAP

Lake of the Ozarks’ LOVER’S LEAP

In a recent post, we promised more details on Lake of the Ozarks’ own Lover’s Leap and one account of the legend that gave it its name J.W. Vincent, owner, editor and publisher of the Linn Creek Reveille, published the story of Lover’s Leap more than once in his newspaper. It was a popular tale—one he reprinted in his newspaper twice – “in 1879 and again, by oft repeated request in 1886.” His…

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[trailtoabilene-blog]

Comanche in Texas

Conflict with Indians began long before Texas had become an independent state and continued for 30 years after Texas joined the United States. There were several Indian tribes in the area but by far the largest, most successful and most notorious was the Comanche nation, known as the Lords of the Plains. Of all the tribes in Texas, they were in fact the last to settle in the area. At first they…

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[kimberlygibsonphotography]

A wigwam from the Lenape Indian Camp.  The Lenape, also known as the Delaware Indians, were in the Indiana location from 1795-1820.                        My husband Keith and I went to Conner Prairie Interactive Historical Park.  The employees dress in the Costumes and conduct themselves as if they are in that time period.  It is a great learning experience for children and adults alike.  I will be posting several of the pictures that I took in an opportunity to show you this remarkable site.  Conner Prairie is located in Fishers, IN.