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Book by Hat, Albert White, Sr., White Hat, Albert, White Hat, Albert, Sr.
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About the Author
Albert White Hat, Sr. is a professor at Sinte Gleska University.
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It is easy to confuse the distinction between male and female speech. In recent times, many visitors have come to the reservation who attempted to use greetings and acknowledgments without learning the proper usage from local Lakota speakers. One time, in an inipi ceremony (a purification ceremony), a woman was visiting the lodge. Every time the Medicine Man prayed or made a comment, she responded loudly, "Hau, hau," instead of saying, "To!" or "Haye!" like the other women. As the Medicine Man continued with his prayers, he expressed a message from the spirits and this woman responded loudly, saying, "Hokahe," a male expression meaning "Let's go. It's time to start." The Medicine Man couldn't control himself any longer. He started to laugh and almost forgot to convey the rest of the messages.
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- PublisherUniv of Utah Pr
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 0874805716
- ISBN 13 9780874805710
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages226
- EditorKampfe Jael
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