Little Hawk (Crazy Horse's brother) facts for kids
Little Hawk (in the Lakota language: Čhetáŋ Čík'ala, born around 1842 and died in 1871) was a brave Oglala Lakota warrior. He was the younger half-brother of the famous warrior Crazy Horse.
Little Hawk's father, Worm, married again after Crazy Horse's mother passed away. He married two sisters from the Brulé Lakota tribe. These sisters were named Iron Between Horns and Kills Enemy. They were also the sisters of the important Brulé Lakota chief, Spotted Tail.
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Who Was Little Hawk?
Little Hawk was a member of the Lakota people, a Native American tribe known for their strong warrior traditions and rich culture. He lived during a time of great change for his people. His life was closely tied to his older half-brother, Crazy Horse, who became one of the most respected Lakota leaders.
Family Connections
The name Little Hawk was first given to Crazy Horse's younger brother by their uncle. This uncle later changed his own name to Long Face. However, after Little Hawk's death, his uncle took back the name "Little Hawk" to honor his nephew.
A Brave Spirit
Little Hawk was known for his adventurous spirit. According to He Dog, another respected Lakota elder, Little Hawk loved fast horses. He was also known for taking risks, which showed his bravery and daring nature. These qualities were highly valued among the Lakota warriors.
His Final Journey
Little Hawk's life ended during a war expedition. He was killed while traveling south of the Platte River. This was a sad loss for his family and his tribe.
Honoring Little Hawk
When Crazy Horse heard about his brother's death, he went to find Little Hawk's body. After preparing his brother's remains, Crazy Horse performed a special ceremony. He killed Little Hawk's horse. This was done so that the horse's spirit could join Little Hawk's spirit and help him on his journey to the spirit world.
Tribal elders believed that Little Hawk had great potential. They said that if he had lived longer, he might have become an even greater leader than his famous brother, Crazy Horse.
