Learn more about the Apache Indian and their culture...

Apache Indian may be one of America's most famous tribes. Apache Indians live in Arizona and northern Mexico. They are considered to be tribes of commanders of the ferocious warriors constantly fighting white people. Apache and Navajo speak similar dialects in a language called Athabascan.

The Apache Indians are nomads, which means they often move. They left Buffalo almost completely, including the use of buffalo to make clothes and tent covers. They are the first Indian tribes to learn to ride a horse.

One of the most famous Apache Indians in history is Geronimo. Jeronimo was one of the last Indians who fought against the federal government. As we all know, Apache Indians have a willing will and Geronimo is a good example. He is considered to be aggressive and courageous, and is what Apache people are proud of. In 1875, all Apache was ordered to keep. Geronimo has escaped countless times. He came back, but just because he surrendered, he could not catch him for the law. Jeronimo escaped last time and fled from Mexico for over 10 years. It is reported that it will take over 5000 US forces, 500 scouts, and perhaps as many as 3,000 Mexicans to find him in a mountain retreat in his mountain. After listening to rumors about Apache confinement, trial and hanging, Geronimo ran away again. But in 1886, when he heard that his brother - in - law brother Juh was arrested, he surrendered to General Nelson Myers.

Another famous Apache is cochise. He is the leader of the Chokonen band of Chiricahua Apaches. The coach was also thought to be intense and brought resistance to the Mexican and Americans in the 19th century. Like Geronimo, Cochise was able to escape capture until it finally won the reservation in Arizona, not New Mexico, as the government wanted.

Today there are 5,000 to 6,000 Apache Indians in Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma.

There are many Apache legends and oral traditions. Storytelling is very important for Apache Indian culture. This is the myth of Jiarilla Apache. It explains how fire was transmitted to Apache. Here are some interesting western Apache folklore about coyotes of liars. This is a page that you can read about Apache myth more. We are sorry, we can not help you to provide religious information. Religion is too complex and culturally sensitive and can only be explained properly with some simple sentences. You can visit this website to learn about the spiritual beliefs of Mescalero Apache or about the websites of indigenous beliefs.

Music is very important for Apache Indian culture. There are various kinds of traditional apache songs for ceremonial, social and entertainment. Singing in the Apache language is the most important part of Apache music, but it also uses instruments such as drum instruments, flutes and rattles. Drums and rattles are used in particular during the dance, and the flutes are especially related to love songs. Some Apache organizations also play violins made from agave straw. This is a website with examples of traditional Apache Indian songs you can hear.