Cherokee Native Americans - Warriors Illustration

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Southeast Cherokee Native Americans
Warriors

In the Cherokee Nation, women were warriors. Women also ruled the home. Although the men built the homes, the women owned them. Women had power over their families, participated in government, and fought as warriors.

Preparations for Battle

The Booger Ceremony

Battle Techniques

Captives

The Darkening Land

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