Panismahas facts for kids
The Panismahas or Panimaha were a special group of the Pawnee Native Americans. They are mostly talked about in the 1700s. It's not totally clear how they connect to later groups in the 1800s. Some people think they might have been linked to the Skidi group of the Pawnee, but we don't know for sure.
Where Did the Panismahas Live?
In the 1700s, the Panismahas lived west of the Missouri River. This area is now part of the state of Nebraska. A French map from 1718 shows their villages near the Riv. des Panis, which is now known as the Platte River. Their villages were often close to other Pawnee groups. They might have lived along the Loup River, which was a historic home for the Skidi Pawnee.
Making Peace with Other Tribes
In the fall of 1724, the Panismahas joined a peace meeting. This meeting happened in a village of the Kansa people. French explorers were also there. Other Native American tribes like the Otoes, Osages, Iowas, Missouris, and Illinis also took part. This shows how different groups tried to live together peacefully.
Around 1752, the Panismahas made peace with even more tribes. They became friends with the Comanches (who were sometimes called les Padoucas). They also made peace with the Wichitas and the main Pawnee groups. These peace agreements were important for trade and safety among the tribes.
Moving South
One group of these people, possibly connected to the Skidi tribe, moved a long way south. They traveled from what is now Nebraska to the border regions of Texas and Arkansas. There, they lived with the Taovayas.
A Spanish map from the 1800s shows a group called the "Pannis" living along Sulphur Creek in northeast Texas. It seems likely that this was the same group of Panismahas who had moved south. This shows how Native American groups sometimes moved to new areas over time.
