Did the plains Indians act in a brutal and bloodthirsty manner? Discuss

The plains Indians were an advanced unique nation of their time. Some people may perceive their cultural differences as 'cruel' or 'bloodthirsty'. This essay will show both views of the Native American's ways of life. The sun dance was a ceremony which involved a young warrior dancing for four days without food or water, whilst strapped to a tree by a leather strap which was embedded into his flesh. This caused ripped skin, and hallucinations. …

…day, in the sense that they were in tune with nature and loved and lived on land in harmony. They were forced to have warriors, not for the fun of killing but for their own protection, and the protection of their tribe. It was another necessity. Also, they did not set out to be bloodthirsty or cruel, when really it was all religion and custom. Overall I believe that the Native Americans were unfairly misjudged.