Question

Why does the theft of the Tai-me represent the decline of the Kiowa people?

Answer 1

The Way to the Rainy Mountain by Pulitzer-award winning author N. Scott Momaday, is at the same time a good starting point into Kiowa history while at the same time a unique and fascinating read that combines folklore, poetic memoire and history. In the book the theft represents the decline because after the Osages’ theft the Kiowas were abandoned by their sun god.  

Answer 2

The Tai-me was a symbol of Kiowa power and their spiritual existence.