Posted on 09/17/2006 11:12:32 PM PDT by Alex1977
It is the 3rd rare white buffalo born.
There's a farm north of Flagstaff,AZ that raises these things. There's not a bunch of Native American hocus pocus like the ones in Wisconsin and they charge a fee to take pictures of them.
Well, why don't you just do that, and at the same time give us chapter and verse of why we should believe your opinion, which sounds a bit offish...
It's been written and spoken for decades about the Native American legends of the White Buffalo - and the prophecies
Well, aren't you the special one.
What a great name for a Casino! "White Buffalo".
Every time something like this happens, there is always one the press seeks out who will reinforce their stereotype of the backwards nature worshipping Indian. They will almost invariably be Cherokee, and always mention "elders" to reinforce said stereotype; to promote the idea of the Native American religion system, as if there is only one.
Being a member of the Choctaw Nation, most of us aren't holding our breaths waiting for the third coming of the calf.
Now that's what I'd say is a load of B.S. There hasn't been wild buffalo for 200 years, so where did decades of these "legends" come from. Oh I know, from this new age rebirth of Indian legends and "prophacy" (which never before existed) Besides, there were never plains buffalo there, just woodland bison- not quite the same animal.
At least someone isn't afraid to say it like it is. There isn't any such thing as a "nature worshipping indian" around here either, unless they can get $50 bucks for a deer they pouch. Then they worship the deer, as long as the buzz from the crack lasts....
I'm sure my fellow Chickasaws don't care about this white buffalo much, either, cousin. It's mostly a Plains tribal ceremony.
But, I do! I have been fascinated by the white buffalo visions from childhood onward and would've loved to have gone to see Miracle, but just was too busy all the time. I have a Breyer mini-version of her, though. Wonder what they'll name this one.
I like to hear the stories and the imaginative interpretations. Maybe Miracle didn't usher in a new millennium of peace, but they do talk about Christ in their revelations of the white buffalo symbolism and don't make it a pagan "buffalo goddess" thing.
A legend is just that, a legend. The Legend of the White Buffalo gives praise to the Creator and represents hope. It's all good.
Then you should come to the bar on welfare day. If you are real lucky, you can look through the new shipment of crafts made by Philipino's in the city for the tourist trap... er.. trading post on the reserve...
Which one?
;-)
These stories just irk me sometimes, especially when they (the media) get the one guy who wants his name in the paper being named some sort of pseudo spokesperson for all Indians.
I'm Christian, both of my grandfathers were Methodist ministers who grew up in Christian households themselves, and most Choctaws I'm related to or know are Christian. I went to high school in Ada, OK, so know the Chickasaws too, and now live not to far from the Cherokee nation in NC. Most I've met are Christian and their families have been for a long time. Yet the leftist media, hollywood and too many who just don't know any better are more than willing to believe that all tribes have the same religious system, and that it is one of nature worship. We didn't need a buffalo to lead us to Christ. 8-)
As for legends, history and traditions of the tribes, I've got no problem with it. I guess what it boils down to is the attempted leftist usurpation and conglomeration of various tribes' beliefs and trying to pawn them off as a singular Native American religion.
Isn't that a water buffalo? Different animal. Most of them *are* white, aren't they? They don't sweat, like Brahmas.
Oh, I get ya. We Civilized persons of the tribal persuasion have not done very good PR for ourselves, to separate us from the Plains heathens. LOL.
I'm almost *series* about that.
Anybody checked with Ted Nugent for his reaction?
I am so glad you asked that! While looking for *his* lyrics, I found the lyrics to a song I've been looking for since 1994! Thanks to you!
First, the last of Ted:
" ... The great white buffalo,baby.
The Great White Buffalo....
Look out,here he comes.
He's doin'all right. ..."
And next, the ones I remembered hearing 51 years ago! Audio at the link, which I can't play on my puter, no sound - hope it's good.
http://thinhippo.com/steve/whitebuffalo.html
The White Buffalo
I have heard many stories from an old indian friend and this is my favorite even though it has no end
There's an old indian legend I was told long ago,
it's about a special valley and the White Buffalo.
Echo, Chorus: Buffalo ... Buffalo ... Buffalo
There are few who have seen him though they've looked high and low
for the trail is long and winding to the white Buffalo
Echo: Buffalo ... Buffalo ... Buffalo
The legend says you'll find him if your heart is brave and true and you treat all men as brothers no matter what they do
I have searched for that valley since I started to grow,
I won't stop until I find it and the white Buffalo.
Echo: Buffalo ... Buffalo ... Buffalo
the legend says you'll find him if your heart is brave and true and you treat all men as brothers no matter what they do
I have searched for that valley since I started to grow,
I won't stop until I find it and the white Buffalo.
For I know it's right to find the White Buffalo!
Repeat, in chorus: White Buffalo ... Buffalo ... Buffalo ... Buffalo!
Composer: Bergman
>>>I first heard this on a Rin Tin Tin episode in 1955. It was memorable and quite haunting, sung by the lieutenant at Fort Apache who had "adopted" Rusty and Rinty, Rip Masters.
There was a vision of a real buffalo (bison) which appeared white on a B/W TV, like *magic,* of course, standing up on a high rock promontory, alone and in half-silhouette. It was just beautiful. Once in a while, it would repeat and it was by far my favorite episode.
This was one of my first "50s nostalgia" questions I asked when I first got online and I never got an answer. Now there are several references to it!
Mostly, I remember that the friendly Indians told Rusty only the pure of heart could see the White Buffalo - I was only 5, so it made quite an impression on me - looking for that critter all my days, lol.
"The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin"
The White Buffalo (1955)
Episode 29 of 146
Original Air Date: 14 October 1955 (Season 2, Episode 6)
TV Series: "The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin" (1954)
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