The Apache EmpireThe Apache call themselves Inde or Node and that means "the people." The name "Apache" tribe was given to them by the French because in French, Apache means rough/violent. The Europeans assumed they would be violent, but they were not really. They originated in North Canada then moved to the Plain states and the Southwest. Their tribe exists in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma and has a population of 30,000 living today.
The apache houses looked like upside down “V” made from leather over a wood frame. Living on the plains, it helped because of the cold days because it can be tucked and prevent being cold. In the summer they can lift the and it keeps them cool. A common food and clothing resource was buffalo. Meaning that they were hunting and gathers they went out and looked for food.So they did not plant ANYTHING. Skunks were only eaten on emergencies. Their primary food was buffalo and deer these two animals provided clothes that were good for all seasons of the year. Bathing was a frequent tradition because they believed it would wash away evil spirits and their ancestors guiding them and spirits are living among them. All of the colors that the Apache people wore was symbolic .The apache people wore and like the color red because red meant happy to them. So when they wore red and that meant happiness and faith. Black meant victory and success.White meant purity and life meaning that everything was pure and clean to them.Green mean nature and harmony these meant that they where peaceful with nature and happy with and used only when necessary. The quotes helped the Apache people and the people today because they provided the sense of the earth and the resources that came with it. The importance of how the earth should be used. May the sun bring you energy by the day , may the moon softly restore you by the night, may the rain wash your worries, may the breeze blow new strength into your being, may you walk gently through the world and know its beauty all the days of you life. -Apache blessing I think this proverb is sending a positive message for people who are in trouble or who are just stressed out. Thier primary food source was buffalo meat there are also several languages spoken by the Apache. Geronimowas an important chief leader who saved the apache by defeating the mexican and the people from Arizona's.
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