Man is a curious creature. We all tend to be interested in those who are not like us, and to learn something new. Perhaps it is for this reason that we love traveling, communicating with foreigners, and learning the traditions and cultures of other nations. Let’s try to figure out how women Indians differ from European and Russian beautiful ladies, and also to find out what they should be called correctly.
Who are the Indians?
Representatives of all the indigenous peoples of America are rightly called Indians. Very often this term is confused with Indians - the indigenous people of India. And this does not happen by chance. The name was given to the inhabitants of America by the discoverer Christopher Columbus, and he, like most sailors of the 15th century, believed that it was India that was located overseas. Interestingly, the women Indians struck him from the very first meetings. In his notes, Columbus wrote that these ladies are tall and have an excellent physique, smile a lot and are distinguished by their natural charm.
Today in the territory of modern America, there are about 1 thousand different Indian peoples. What is noteworthy, during the travels of Columbus there were more than 2 thousand.
Native American woman. What is the correct name of the fair sex among the Indians?
People who are not keen on anthropology and culture of the indigenous peoples of America can not always immediately remember the correct name of the local Aboriginal people. With men it is even more or less clear: the Indian lives in India, and the Indian is a native American. If you want to give the impression of an educated and competent person, try to remember this difference and not get confused.
So, they sorted out the men, but what are the names of the Indian women? It's simple: Indian. What is curious: this word is appropriate for representatives of indigenous American tribes, and for beautiful ladies from India.
An interesting fact: today in the USA, against the background of mass propaganda of tolerance, the word “Indian” is practically not used, the more correct definition is often used: “native American”.
What kind of real Indian women are they?
Modern culture in works of art about life in the Wild West most often gives all the main adventures to men. But in fact this is not so. Native American women are not only homemakers and excellent needlewomen. Many of the fair sex among the indigenous peoples of America were fearless warriors. And such a phenomenon as a woman-leader of the tribe is found today. But still, girls are still being taught needlework and household duties from birth. Many tribes have sophisticated traditional outfits. Mother's daughters weaving, beading and other needlework techniques have been intensively taught since 7-8 years.
The Indians, who retained their tribal affection, tremulously preserve all the traditions and customs of their people. What is noteworthy, many modern Native Americans lead a completely modern lifestyle, visit large cities and enjoy the benefits of civilization.
