Warrior Is: First Edition, Hardcover/Harley L. Zephier

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The Greasy Grass Battle aka the Little Bighorn Battle on June 25, 1876 was an epic encounter and clash of cultures. The experience and display of warrior spirit resulted in the defeat of the Seventh Cavalry and Lt. Colonel George Armstrong Custer. The world has searched for the answers to the questions of why, how and who else was also on the hill known as Last Stand Hill. Our book WARRIOR IS provides the answers to these questions. The coming battle ignites global interest and intrigue, to become a lasting inspiration for books, historical documentation, and speculation. Hundreds of thousands of people from across the world will visit the site of the conflict. Tunkasila (Grandfather) was born in 1849 in He Sapa (the Sacred Black Hills of South Dakota). His name is Mato Niyanpi (Saved By Bear), his culture is Mnincoju of the Lakota Nation. The origin of the Lakota begins with Wind Cave in He Sapa. It is here, where we left the Spirit world and entered the physical world of existence. We are Earth woman and Earth man in her honor, the keepers of the land. Co-existence with all life is Creator's asking. We believe in the hoop, or Circle of Life. All of Creator's beings are needed, and contribute to life on Unci Maka (Grandmother Earth). Our lands were pristine and pure, offering abundant sustenance. Reverence and respect were practiced by the human. A civilization with proven tradition and culture emerged. Tradition is the foundation of Lakota society. Mato Niyanpi would learn and grow with these teachings in body, mind, and spirit, thus becoming a member of certain warrior societies. He was a man connected to the Wakinyan (Thunder Beings), supported by ritual, medicine, and ceremony. Tunkasila chose his path in life, to walk with prayer and belief. Mato Niyanpi carried his Cannumpa (pipe) for peace and creation. A dark cloud would come over the Lakota Nation. The United States Government was preparing to remove the indigenous from their land. The judicial, executive,