![]() ![]() ![]() However, upon his return to his tribe, Black Elk is too scared to tell anyone about what he has seen.Īs Black Elk grows older, the Wasichus become increasingly aggressive in their attempts to take the Black Hills. Black Elk sees numerous images providing him with sacred knowledge about the universe and the Lakota nation, which suggest that Black Elk has a duty to help his people heal and regain power. In the vision, Black Elk is taken to the clouds, where he meets with six Grandfather spirits, who provide Black Elk with several powerful gifts. At the age of 9, Black Elk experiences what he deems his “great vision” (16). Black Elk is aware of this fighting, though he is too young to participate in any of the battles. However, the Wasichus (the Lakota term for white people) hope to mine for gold in the Black Hills, leading to fighting between the Wasichus and the Lakota. During this time, the Lakota live around the Black Hills mountains in South Dakota. The opening chapters of the book describe Black Elk’s childhood. ![]()
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