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Wind Clan – Yellow Region

The Wind Clan (Anigilohi) was also known as the Long Hair Clan, Twister Clan, Hanging Down Clan, and Offended Clan. This Clan represented night and day and was an ancient warrior women's society. Those belonging to this Clan wore their hair in elaborate hairdos and walked in a proud and vain manner twisting their shoulders. They were teachers and keepers of tradition. Peace chiefs usually came from this clan and wore a white feather robe. Prisoners of war, orphans of other tribes, and those that were not part of a Cherokee tribe were often adopted by this clan. The Clan color is yellow and their wood is Beech.

Beech Teepee

The Beech Teepee sleeps 10 people on twin bunk beds.  Linens are not provided for this teepee.  Located close to the facilities and fire pit, this is a great choice for groups.

The Wind Clan used the Beech tree as their symbol. They ate the spiny nuts from the Beech tree which were gathered during the fall season. These nuts were rich in protein. The bark was used to make a tea to purge the body of parasites. The bark when steeped in salt water would create a lotion that soothed the itch of poison ivy. You can see an American Beech tree on the canopy tour Grant trail.