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An Assiniboine horse-raiding expedition

American anthropologist • 41 (4) • Published In 1937 • Pages: 611-616

By: Rodnick, David.

Abstract
This is an insightful account of an Assiniboine horse-raiding expedition. It is a less than romantic view of what can go wrong and the dependency of raiders on supernatural. The informant recounts how a party is formed based on the dreams of an esteemed warrior about a successful raid. Once underway however a second dream reveals a possible casualty compelling some warriors to abandon the raid. Those remaining forge ahead and after much hard traveling and praying they reach their destination, but fail to achieve the success originally envisioned.
Subjects
Recruitment and training
Discipline and morale
Warfare
Prayers and sacrifices
Revelation and divination
culture
Assiniboine
HRAF PubDate
2002
Region
North America
Sub Region
Plains and Plateau
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard ; 2001
Field Date
1935
Coverage Date
1869
Coverage Place
Montana, United States
Notes
By David Rodnick
LCCN
17015424
LCSH
Assiniboine Indians