10 Interesting Fact About Native American History

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• American native tribes have a very rich oral tradition, including folklore, songs and poetry that have been maintained for thousands of years.
• The concept of tepee or tipi tent commonly used by native Americans, actually comes from the Lakota language, namely Thipi.
• American native tribes practice alternative medicine such as herbal medicine and spiritual treatment that has been used for centuries.
• Some American indigenous tribes have a unique burial tradition, such as putting a body on a tree or on a hill.
• American indigenous people are pioneers in technological development, such as the development of irrigation systems and fish network techniques.
• American native tribes have a different time calculation system with a modern calendar system.
• American native tribes highly respect nature and have a close relationship with the nature around them.
• Some American indigenous tribes have a tradition of dancing that are performed at certain ceremonies, such as rain dances or summer opening dances.
• American native tribes have the belief that animals have spiritual power that can help humans.
• Most of the original American language is considered a threatened language, because only a few people can still speak the language.