They are not to injure one who has not harmed them; but where is the Dahcotah who will not rejoice as he takes the life of his enemy ?" "But," said I, "you honor the thunder, and yet it strikes you.

What is the thunder, and where does it come from ?" "Thunder is a large bird, flying through the air; its bright tracks are seen in the heavens, before you hear the clapping of its wings.

But it is the young ones who do the mischief.

The parent bird would not hurt a Dahcotah.

Long ago a thunder bird fell dead from the heavens; and our fathers saw it as it lay not far from Little Crow's village.
"It had a face like a Dahcotah warrior, with a nose like an eagle's bill.