[4] The Crow Indians, hereditary foes of the Dakotas, call themselves Absaraka, which means crow in their language.
[5] Each Indian guest at a banquet carries with him his own wooden bowl and spoon.
[6] Many Indians believe in the transmigration of souls, and some of them profess to remember previous states of existence.
[7] A renowned chief, formerly living on Lake Pepin.
[8] A supernatural monster inhabiting the larger rivers and lakes, and hereditary foe of the Thunder Bird.
[9] The Falls of St. Anthony.
[10] The name given to a first-born, if a male. Upon becoming a warrior or performing some feat of arms, the youth is permitted to select another name.
[11] Hereditary foe of the Dakotas.
[12] The Dakotas formerly disposed of their dead by fastening them to the branches of trees or to rude platforms. This is still practiced to some extent.
[13] The Indians paint and adorn a body before sepulture.