| 7 Cherokee Clans Aniwayha (Wolf Clan) The Wolf Clan is the largest and most prominent Clan., providing most of the War Chiefs, the Wolf Clan are keepers of the Wolf and the only clan that can kill a Wolf. Anisahoni (Blue Clan) The Blue or Panther Clan made blue medicine from a special blue plant to keep our children well, they were also known as the Wildcat Clan. Anigilohi (Long Hair Clan) The Long Hair Clan are also known as the Twister Clan, Hair Hanging Down or Wind Clan, those belonging to this Clan wore their hair in elaborate hairdos, walked in a proud and vain manner Twisting their shoulders, Peace Chiefs are usually from this Clan and wore a white feather robe. Anitsisqua (Bird Clan) The Bird Clans are the keepers of the birds and they are our messengers, this Clan was skilled in using blowguns and snares for bird hunting. Aniwodi (Paint Clan) The Paint Clan made red paint and were socerers and medicine men. Aniawi (Deer Clan) The Deer Clan are the keepers and hunters of the Deer, they are fast runners. Anigatogeioi (Wild Potato Clan) Racoon Clan, or Blind Savannah Clan. They were know to gather the wild potato plants in swamps along the streams to make flour or brad for food. |
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