In The Journey of Crazy Horse: a Lakota History by Joseph M. Marshall III Crazy Horse’s vision quest is a precise prophecy of his life and death. In the vision he sees an Indian on a horse with long unbraided hair and a lightning scar on his cheek, and in his first battle he also dresses like this and he proves to be a courageous warrior. This vision also points to him rising above white people but also being conquered them, which is another sign to his life during and after the Battle of Little Big Horn. Crazy Horse completely trusts his vision quest, he knew the prophecy would come true, so he never participates in a victory dance. The vision quest is an important part of a young Lakota’s life, and Crazy Horse’s vivid dreams points to his future as a powerful leader of the Lakota.
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Lightning is symbolic of Mother Nature’s power, and proves morality, truth and honesty (Avia Venefica). Crazy Horse paints a similar scar on his own face during his first battle, showing that he will one day become an honest leader of the Lakota people. Hair is an important aspect of a Lakota’s life; it is a symbol of the sprit, and according to Paula Lightening Woman Johnstone, “Hair is the physical manifestation of our thoughts and extension of ourselves.” Crazy Horse’s long hair during battle symbolizes his importance as a wise man and a prominent
Lightning is symbolic of Mother Nature’s power, and proves morality, truth and honesty (Avia Venefica). Crazy Horse paints a similar scar on his own face during his first battle, showing that he will one day become an honest leader of the Lakota people. Hair is an important aspect of a Lakota’s life; it is a symbol of the sprit, and according to Paula Lightening Woman Johnstone, “Hair is the physical manifestation of our thoughts and extension of ourselves.” Crazy Horse’s long hair during battle symbolizes his importance as a wise man and a prominent