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THE VOW OF BEING A DOG STRAP SOLDIER.
WHEN A SOO INDIAN VOWS TO BE A DOG STRAP SOLDIER HE PUTS A STAKE
IN THE GROUND AND TIES A TEN-FOOT DOG STRAP TO IT. HE THEN TIES
THE OTHER END TO HIS ANKLE AND HE VOWS NOT TO FLEE DURING BATTLE.
Submitter comment:
THIS IS A VOW OF BRAVERY. IT IS MORE IMPORTANT TO THE SIOUX
TO BE BRAVE THAN TO WIN THE BATTLE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- War |
Date learned: 11-03-1985