

All of the best clothing was taken along with him when any warrior set out upon a search for conflict. If a battle seemed about to occur, the warrior’s first important preparatory act was to jerk off all his ordinary clothing. He then hurriedly got out his fine garments. If he had time to do so he re-braided his hair, painted his face in his own particular way, did everything needful to prepare himself for presenting the most splendid personal appearance. That is, he got himself ready to die. - Wooden Leg (Northern Cheyenne)
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