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Date Posted: Wed, 10/ 1/03 10:58pm
Author: john mohdom
Subject: Re: Compact histories - new try
In reply to: Ylva 's message, "Re: Compact histories - new try" on Wed, 10/ 1/03 5:30am

>Could it be that this (the disagreeing/different
>interpretations) has to do with oral tradition?

no. while I do believe in human imperfections I do not believe oral communication is inferior to written when it comes to 'keeping the facts straight'. In our case it's more because we are individuals and our tribe moved a lot and was much divided. there are many histories for the Shawnee and each open to personal interpretation.

>Now critical persons question
>how much of the content is fact and how much fiction
>(a little like asking a fisherman how big the fish was
>he caught and he spreads his arms out t- -h- -a- -t
>wide and still wishes he'd had telescopic arms :o).

I think various cultures place various values on what they think of 'truth' and accuracy...especially why it has to do with their history and culture.

>I haven't read very much yet, found the site while I
>was looking for a relevant text on Lenape history
>(which I did read; I also found "Point Pleasant" in
>the Shawnee text - I looked for it 'cause I wasn't
>sure if you were kidding me with some sort of
>sarcastic pun or not way down in the storm thread),

Oh, it was an honest enough comment ...besides I always append a smilie when I'm kidding 80)

so
>I haven't come across the abbreviation URB; hope you
>don't mind me asking: What does it stand for?

United Remnant Band (of Shawnee)...

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