CRAZY HORSE / TASHUNCA, Lakota:

Warrior

Crazy Horse, Lakota
Tasunke Wakan
c. 1845-1877

Crazy Horse earned his reputation among the Lakota not only by demonstrating heroic skill and bravery during battle, but also by his blustery determination to preserve his traditional Indian culture. For example, Crazy Horse refused to allow anyone to take his photograph.

"(Crazy Horse) was an uncommonly handsome man. While not the equal of Gall in magnificence and imposing stature, he was physically perfect, an Apollo in symmetry. Furthermore he was a true type of Indian refinement and grace. He was modest and courteous as Chief Joseph; the difference is that he was a born warrior, while Joseph was not."

From the book "Indian Heros and Great Chieftains" by Charles A. Eastman (Ohiyesa).