Running Eagle
| Running Eagle | |
|---|---|
| Blackfoot leader | |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 1850 |
| Known for | Rescued her father after an enemy tribe shot his horse |
| Nickname(s) | Brown Weasel Woman |
Running Eagle, aka Brown Weasel Woman, was a Blackfoot woman [1] who rescued her father after his horse was shot by an enemy tribe. The name Running Eagle was bestowed upon her for her bravery, and she was invited to join a warrior society, and acted as a female war chief. She was eventually clubbed to death by members of the Flathead tribe in 1850 when she was caught trying to steal their horses during a battle.
An Oglala Sioux named Running Eagle participated in Battle of the Little Bighorn. He should not be confused with the aforementioned Running Eagle.
References
- ↑ "Encyclopedia of the Great Plains". Retrieved 2012-02-22.
Sources
- Hungry Wolf, Beverly The Ways of My Grandmothers
- "Circle of Honour: Running Eagle"
- "A Chronological History of the Martial Arts and Combative Sports 1700-1859", URL accessed 08/27/06