The Art of Manliness

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#633: The World and Vision of Lakota Medicine Man Black Elk

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Published August 05, 2020 11:18am

When he was nine years old in 1872, Black Elk, a member of the Lakota tribe, had a near-death vision in which he was called to save not only his people but all of humanity. For the rest of his life, Black Elk's vision haunted and inspired him as he took part in many of the seminal confrontations between the Lakota and the U.S. government, including those at Little Bighorn and Wounded Knee.

My guest today is the author of a biography of this native holy man. His name is Joe Jackson and his book is Black...

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