Warrior Brotherhoods and Women

Warrior Brotherhoods

• Warriors were trained younger men in combat skills, beliefs and values.
• The warrior brotherhoods were not under the control of a chief, and could neglect the terms of a peace treaty.
• Leading men could join a guard unit. This organised the yearly buffalo hunt, made sure old and ill people ate food, and chose where the tribe set up camp.
• You became a member of a warrior brotherhood by proving skill while…