“I wonder if Chief Sky Spirit can make it easier for all Indians to acquire enough food without hunting animals every day to eat.” “I believe the Chief of Sky Spirits guides all things and it is to him I owe all things,” he thought to himself. He secretly wished for a dream that would reveal what he could do to benefit his family and his tribe. These thoughts came back to him many times as he retreated to his lodge at night. He wondered why some species were good to eat, while others contained poisonous juices. Seemingly they grew wild without much help from the Indians. More and more he desired to know how the trees, plants, flowers, and berries grew. His observations of the day filled his mind with pleasant ideas and dreams. This kind of physical effort in the outdoors prepared him for a night of sound sleep. He prepared his hut and himself and went immediately to begin his fast for seven days.įor the first few days, he amused himself walking in the woods and over the mountain trails. There, he would not be disturbed during his dream quest. At the first indication of spring, tradition told him to build a hut somewhere in an isolated place. He seemed pensive, thoughtful of others, mild in manner, and always a joy to his family and to his tribe. Each boy sought to learn his spirit name and what special power would be given him by his Guardian Spirit.Įldest son had been obedient since early childhood. Each young Indian boy looked forward to the time of finding the secret Spirit that would be his guide through his life. His good disposition was inherited by his eldest son, who had just reached the age when he wanted to pursue his Guardian Spirit Quest. He always was thankful to Chief of the Sky Spirits for everything he received to share with his family.īuy this corn woman limited edition fine art print But he was a good man with a kind and contented disposition. His children were too young to give him much help. Because he was such a poor hunter, he was not very expert in providing food and supplies for his family. In the long, long ago, a poor Ojibwa Indian lived with his wife and children in a remote part of the present state of Wisconsin. This is how Wunzh became known as the father of Indian corn by the Chippewa and Ojibwa Indian tribes. KEYWORDS: Ojibwa legend ojibwe legend ojibway legends chippewa legend Indian corn legend Wunzh corn art print corn woman limited edition fine art print
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