Date published: 1922-01-01
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Early History of the Creek Indians and Their Neighbors (ID121)Author: Swanton, John (ID85)
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1564-01-01 - 1564-12-31
Timucuan games
Regarding games Laudonniere says :
"They exercise their young men to run well, and they make a game, among themselves, which he winneth that hath the longest breath. They also exercise themselves much in shooting. They play at the ball in this manner: They set up a tree in the midst of a place, which is eight or nine fathoms [fathom=6 feet] high, in the top whereof there is set a square mat, made of reeds, or bullrushes, which whosoever hitteth in playing
thereat winneth the game."2
And Le Moyne:
"Their youth are trained in running, and a prize is offered for him who can run longest without stopping; and they frequently practise with the bow. They also play a game of ball, as follows: In the middle of an open space is set up a tree some eight or nine fathoms high, with a square frame woven of twigs on the top; this is to be hit with the ball, and he who strikes it first gets a prize."8
(Swanton)
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