Inspired by the some folks mentioning a recent trip to Chillicothe to see the outdoor drama, Tecumseh! From the Frontiersmen by Allan W. Eckert Shawnee custom declares that a boy baby is not named for ten days after his birth, nor a girl for twelve, during which time an usoma --notable event-- would occur which should indicate what Moneto wished the child to be called. But this time the sign had been given at the very moment of birth and this was of great importance. Both Pucksinwah and Methotasa knew there could be no other name for this boy than The-Panther-Passing-Across. Thus was born and named the Shawnee Indian known as Tecumseh.
Posted on: Fri, 18 Jul 2014 13:54:10 +0000
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