1. Black Elk Speaks
Black Elk say, "You have noticed that everything an Indian does is in a circle, and that is because the Power of the World always works in circles, and everything tries to be round." ... He says, "In the old days when we [they] were a strong and happy people, all our [their] power came to us [them] from the sacred hoop of the nation, and so long as the hoop was unbroken, the people flourished." In this Black Elk reports that in the old days his people were strong and happy due to the power from the sacred circle. ...
- Word Count: 1042
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: High School