Osage
At a glance:
- Series: American Indians Ready Reference
- Categories: Civilizations, Cultures
- Subcategories: Native Americans, American Indians
- Curriculum: American Indian History
- Geographical Location: Oklahoma
The Osage are one of five tribes in the Dhegiha group of the Siouan linguistic family. Osage is a French corruption of the tribal name Wa-zha’zhe. At the time of first white contact, the Osage lived primarily in western Missouri. Tribal legend and archaeological evidence suggest, however, that the ancient Osage lived east of the Mississippi River.
Traditional Life
Among early Plains tribes (before the introduction of the horse), the Osage held high rank. Although they depended heavily on the buffalo, the Osage also developed a strong agricultural base; they relied on...
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