The elements and majestic forces in nature, Lightning, Wind, Water, Fire, and Frost, were regarded with awe as spiritual powers, but always secondary and intermediate in character. Charles Eastman awecharacterelement Change image and share on social
Friendship is held to be the severest test of character. It is easy, we think, to be loyal to a family and clan, whose blood is in your own veins. Charles Eastman bloodcharacterclan Change image and share on social
Our people, though capable of strong and durable feeling, were not demonstrative in their affection at any time, least of all in the presence of guests or strangers. Charles Eastman affectioncapabledemonstrative Change image and share on social
In every religion there is an element of the supernatural, varying with the influence of pure reason over its devotees. Charles Eastman devoteeelementinfluence Change image and share on social
The clan is nothing more than a larger family, with its patriarchal chief as the natural head, and the union of several clans by intermarriage and voluntary connection constitutes the tribe. Charles Eastman chiefclanconnection Change image and share on social
No one who is at all acquainted with the Indian in his home can deny that we are a polite people. Charles Eastman acquaintdenyhome Change image and share on social
That is, we believed, the supreme duty of the parent, who only was permitted to claim in some degree the priestly office and function, since it is his creative and protecting power which alone approaches the solemn function of Deity. Charles Eastman approachbelieveclaim share on social
There were no temples or shrines among us save those of nature. Charles Eastman naturesaveshrine Change image and share on social