Lacrosse Legends of the First Americans

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An ancient Native American sport, lacrosse was once firstly played to get to the bottom of conflicts, heal the in poor health, and develop strong, virile men. In Lacrosse Legends of the First Americans, Thomas Vennum draws on centuries of oral tradition to collect thirteen legends from five tribes―the Cherokee, Ho-Chunk (Winnebago), Seneca, Ojibwa, and Menominee. Reflecting the game’s origins and early history, these myths provide a glimpse into Native American life and the role of the “Author’s Game” in tribal culture.

From the Great Game in which the Birds defeated the Quadrupeds to high-stakes contests after which the losers literally lost their heads, these stories reveal the fascinating spiritual world of the first lacrosse players in addition to the violent reality of the original sport. Lacrosse enthusiasts will learn about game equipment, ritual preparations, dress, and style of play, from stick handling to scoring. They’re going to discover how the “coach”―a medicine man―conjured potions to prevent game injuries or make the opponent’s leg cramp in addition to how early craftsmen identified the easiest tree―marked by a lightning strike―from which to carve a lacrosse stick.

The game is no longer played by large numbers of men on mile-long fields, and plastic, titanium, and nylon have replaced hickory and ash, leather, and catgut. As lacrosse continues to evolve, this collection will help us keep in mind that and consider its rich and complex history.

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