wakan

The stone was thought _ "wakan" _ (holy), and was given a place of honor in the center of the camp.

Myths and Legends of the Sioux Marie L. McLaughlin

The stone was thought "wakan" (holy), and was given a place of honor in the center of the camp.

Myths and Legends of the Sioux 1916

His parents were often anxious, but, on the other hand, they entertained the hope that he would some day be "wakan," a mysterious or supernatural man, for he was getting power from his wild companions and from the silent forces of nature.

Old Indian Days 1907

His parents were often anxious, but, on the other hand, they entertained the hope that he would some day be "wakan," a mysterious or supernatural man, for he was getting power from his wild companions and from the silent forces of nature.

Old Indian Days Charles Alexander Eastman 1898

He was a great "wakan" and he spoke the same language as the Chis-chis-chash.

The Way of an Indian Frederic Remington 1885

It is very wakan, it is very sacred, and it is not for selfish or greedy use.

About the Lakota Sacred Red Stone C'anunpa 2009

My father joined the circle of men and a cannunpa wakan (Sacred Pipe) was lit and handed from man to man, each puffing on it in turn.

Tim Giago: They Could Not Kill the Spirituality of the Lakota 2009

The elders and the wicasa wakan (holy men) believe that Wakan Tanka (the Great Spirit) will only respond to the Lakota language.

Tim Giago: The Revival of the Lakota Language 2009

Mni wakan, sacred water, is what the Lakota called alcohol because it affected our people so strongly.

The Black Hills Are Everything! 2009

According to the recognized and respected wicasa wakan (holy men) of the Sioux Nation, the Tunka Oyate (Spiritual Grandfathers) know and understand the Native tongues of the Sioux people and any inipi ceremony without this ingredient is no ceremony at all.

Tim Giago: What good are the ceremonies if they cannot save a people? 2009