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What was Sitting Bull's Lakota name?

  • Tȟašúŋke Witkó

  • Tȟatȟáŋka Íyotake

  • Makhpiya Luta

  • Šungila Wakȟáŋ

Answer

Tȟatȟáŋka Íyotake, also known as Sitting Bull, was a prominent Lakota Sioux war leader and medicine man who played a crucial role in the Sioux Wars of the 19th century, particularly in the Battle of Little Bighorn. His name translates to "Sitting Bull" and symbolizes strength, courage, and wisdom, reflecting his esteemed position within the Lakota tribe.
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