CHEYENNE WARRIORS.

While hunting was a male activity woven into the interests of the family, fighting was an activity institutionalized in the organization of the tribes’ warrior societies. They were centered on the common experience of the members as warriors, with rituals glorifying and enhancing that experience, and with duties and services performed on behalf of the band. All were focused on war in their spirit, purpose, regalia and ritual with any religious features having their foundation in the need to influence the supernatural powers to lend their aid in battle. Sources differ as to the actual number of the warrior societies.

THE COYOTE, OR FOX SOLDIERS, SOCIETY

With about 150 members, this society derived its name from its members emulation of the Kit Fox or coyote, in their powers of endurance, cunning, activeness and alertness. Having prepared their medicine, these warriors would feel light and able to outstrip their fellow tribesmen in endurance. All members of the society dressed alike. A black painted crescent shaped piece of hide was worn about the neck suspended by a string. Warriors always wore two eagle feathers struck vertically in their scalplock, their bodies and upper parts of their arms and legs were painted yellow, while the lower arms and legs were painted black.

Two warriors carried a black spear in the shape of a bow. Several kinds of feathers hung from the bow-lance, and a lance head was fastened to one end to make it a versatile weapon. 
All other warriors carried straight spears.

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Released Date: June 2026