TuxTshirtJ3sus Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 This forum is an ongoing work in progress - please revisit from time to time to see updates The Shoshone Tribe, also known as the “Shoshoni” or Snake Indians, the name believed to have originated from the Shoshone word "sosoni," which means "high-growing grass" or "grass-roots". The name "Snake Indians" was given to them by European settlers, derived from the misinterpretation of the sign language used by the Shoshone, where they imitated a swimming snake with their hand. Origins of the Shoshone Tribe The Shoshone people are believed to have originated in the northern part of the Great Basin region, likely among the Comanche or a related group. The Shoshone remained in the Great Basin and Rocky Mountain regions. Traditionally, they inhabited areas of present-day Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado, and California. Shoshone Society The Shoshone society was organized in a decentralized manner, with bands or family groups living independently and making decisions collectively. It was typically organized into extended family groups or bands led by a chief or a headman. These bands were composed of loosely affiliated bands, each with its own leader, but they maintained social and cultural connections through interband trade, intermarriage, and shared language. They were nomadic or often semi-nomadic, following seasonal patterns of resource availability. They relied on a combination of hunting, gathering, and some limited agriculture (cultivating crops like corn, beans, and squash). The Shoshone were skilled horsemen and became adept at utilizing horses for hunting and transport, particularly among the groups that had access to horses after the arrival of Europeans. The division of the Shoshone into regional groups was a result of historical and geographical factors that influenced their settlement patterns and interactions with neighboring tribes. Shoshone Culture The Shoshone people developed a unique cultural adaptation to the Great Basin region, known for its arid desert and mountainous landscapes. They became skilled at utilizing local resources, such as plants, animals, and water sources, to sustain their nomadic or semi-nomadic lifestyle. The Shoshone tribes were assigned different reservations depending on their respective bands and treaty agreements. For example, the Western Shoshone primarily resided on the Duck Valley Indian Reservation in Nevada and Idaho, while the Eastern Shoshone are predominantly associated with the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming. Roles within the Tribe Chief - Leader of the tribe, position filled by popular vote and/or trial by combat. Medicine Woman - Healer(s) of the tribe. Perform ceremonies for tribesman before hunts, battles, or long trips away from the reservation. Hunter/Fisherman - Hunts and Fishes for the tribes nourishment and for trade. Trader - Traveler who gathers goods from hunters and crafters and takes them to the towns and cities for trade. Gatherer - Goes out onto the land and gathers wood, berries, and fibers from bushes and trees. Crafter - Takes resources gathered by hunters and gatherers Horse Whisperer - Tames horses for the tribe for use or for trade. The Duck Valley Shoshone Tribe is established by Chief I'an Mamako'i (Tuxtshirtj3sus) and Catori Muattsi (Buttercup). To inquire about joining the faction, join the Shoshone discord at https://discord.gg/3mtJjMMq 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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