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Date
24 July 2009
Place
North Carolina, United States
Copyright holder
Robert Cole

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The Seven Clans Graphic

The Seven Clans of the Cherokee are:[1]

  1. Wolf Clan (Ani-Wahya)
  2. Panther Clan (Ani-Sahoni)
  3. Long Hair Clan (Ani-Gilohi)
  4. Bird Clan (Ani-Tsisqua)
  5. Deer Clan (Ani-Kawi)
  6. Bear Clan (Ani-Gatogewi)
  7. Paint Clan (Ani Wo-di)

It is said that there were originally 14 clans but some of the clans would not obey the laws and customs of the people and were driven out of the nation. The expelled clans formed the tribes now known as the Erie, Mohawk, Onandaga, Cayuga, Seneca and Oneida. It is taught among the Chickamauga that ALL clans are part of the Bear Clan. The seven clans that remained became known as Ugaya (Seven Clan Society).[2]

References

  1. Cherokee by blood: Religion (7 Clans)
  2. The Seven Clans of the Cherokee

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