An ancient Native American sport, lacrosse was originally played to
resolve conflicts, heal the sick, and develop strong, virile men.
In Lacrosse Legends of the First Americans, Thomas Vennum draws on
centuries of oral tradition to collect thirteen legends from five
tribes -- the Cherokee, Ho-Chunk (Winnebago), Seneca, Ojibwa, and
Menominee. Reflecting the game's origins and early history, these
myths provide a glimpse into Native American life and the role of
the "Creator's Game" in tribal culture.
From the Great Game in which the Birds defeated the Quadrupeds
to high-stakes contests after which the losers literally lost their
heads, these stories reveal the fascinating spiritual world of the
first lacrosse players as well as the violent reality of the
original sport. Lacrosse enthusiasts will learn about game
equipment, ritual preparations, dress, and style of play, from
stick handling to scoring. They will discover how the "coach" -- a
medicine man -- conjured potions to prevent game injuries or make
the opponent's leg cramp as well as how early craftsmen identified
the perfect tree -- marked by a lightning strike -- from which to
carve a lacrosse stick.
The game is no longer played by large numbers of men on
mile-long fields, and plastic, titanium, and nylon have replaced
hickory and ash, leather, and catgut. As lacrosse continues to
evolve, this collection will help us remember and understand its
rich and complex history.
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