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Evgesh-ka [11]
4 years ago
11

Lacrosse was played by the native americans for what purpose?

History
1 answer:
Irina18 [472]4 years ago
5 0

Native Americans played lacrosse for these purposes:

  • for physical training
  • to settle disputes
  • for healing as a part of spiritual beliefs
  • for recreation

Further details:

The game was seen as a way of training and toughening young warriors, giving them strength and agility needed for battle.

It was also seen as a pre-battle sort of activity or even something done instead of actual battle.  A game of lacrosse might be used as a way of settling a dispute instead of going to battle.

The game was also seen as medicine game, something meant to heal.  It was thought to be a game giving by the earth's creator, and playing it was a way of honoring the creator.

Lacrosse also could be seen as something done for the sake of recreation.

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