Jan 21, 2025
So… the name Katniss comes from the Lenape language, an indigenous tribe of the North American woodlands
And (some of) the Lenape tribe lived in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, which is apart of Appalachia, and Appalachia is (roughly) where District 12 is located. Plus the culture of the Lenape tribe according to Google is very similar to how Katniss’ father raised her: nomadic trading, hunting etc. Maybe Katniss’ ancestors on her father’s side were apart of the Lenape tribe? I used to think she might be part Cherokee, but now I’m rethinking that.
