... Native
American boys go through a test, as it is, to see if they are ready to
be a man.
Different tribes have
different ways of doing this. This man has taken the proper time
to sweat in the sweat lodge, he has fasted. He may have spent time
out alone for many nights to receive his personal medicine. He may
be even participated in the Sun Dance Ceremony. Having not eaten,
and going through the sweat. Also participating in the Sun Dance,
he is in a state of purity, and is ready to receive the Creators gift of
the vision.
This man's medicine is the
vision of the fighting horses. This is his magic, his medicine,
and he has adopted the name War Horse. He will be a mighty Warrior
for his people.
