The Strength of the Shield
— Plains Indians Life, Beliefs and Practices —
Animals that appeared in dreams, it was believed, could convey strength to the shield of a warrior. Special medicines made from "dream animals," such as the eagle or buffalo, were tied to the shield or placed under the outer cover. Long pendants of animal hides, buckskin or blanket cloth, often decorated with eagle feathers, were attached to the shield itself. These endowed the warrior with the animal's courage and abilities.| HM Number | HM12FX |
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| Date Added | Friday, October 3rd, 2014 at 10:11pm PDT -07:00 |
| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 14S E 645475 N 4172871 |
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| Decimal Degrees | 37.69153333, -97.35000000 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 37° 41.492', W 97° 21' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 37° 41' 29.52" N, 97° 21' 0.00" W |
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| Area Code(s) | 316 |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near 550 Nims St, Wichita KS 67203, US |
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