Cherokee Native Americans in Olden Times for Kids and Teachers - Battle Preparations, Booger Ceremony Illustration

Daily Life in Olden Times
for Kids

Southeast Cherokee Native Americans
Warriors
Battle Preparations
& Booger Ceremony

Preparation for Battle: The Cherokee had many traditions in olden times to prepare for battle. They did not eat before a battle. They took a long bath. They drank special tea. They danced at the Booger Ceremony.

Booger Ceremony: The Booger Ceremony was held on the day before a battle.

All the warriors wore the booger masks they had carved. They danced around and made fun of each other. The masks represented their enemy.

If you are familiar with the stories of Harry Potter, this is similar to what you do with a Bogart - if you laugh at him, his power is gone.

Battle Techniques

Captives
& the Darkening Land

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