Societies of the Kiowas

"Societies of the Kiowas" by Robert H. Lowie is an exploration of the social world of the Kiowa people in the early 1900s. The book looks closely at the different groups, or societies, that Kiowa men and women belonged to, like the Rabbits, Sheperds, and Black Feet. Each group had its own special customs, members, dances, and ceremonies, all of which showed how important being a warrior was to the Kiowa, as well as their social rankings and traditions. The author uses stories and information gathered directly from Kiowa people to describe these societies and how they helped keep order and pass down Kiowa culture from one generation to the next. The study gives a deep look into the traditions, rituals, and community roles that defined the Kiowa way of life.