History's Most Terrifying Native American Tribes You Never Knew About!

unveiling the fiercest Native American tribes in history while many Native American tribes were powerful in their own right three tribes are particularly feared for their unmatched ferocity these tribes weren't just formidable they were downright terrifying tearing through any opposition in ways that would send shivers down your spine on this video we're revealing three of the deadliest Native American tribes you might not have known before we dive into this chilling history be sure to like And subscribe for more insightful content just hearing the name of this tribe was enough to instill fear even among other native

tribes known as the Lords of the Plains their name comes from the Ute word Comanche meaning someone who always wants to fight or simply enemy The kaman's Roots Trace back to the shason tribe who lived in the Western United States in a region known as the Great Basin anthropological findings reveal similarities between these tribes such as language and lifestyle their language belongs to the uto aen family which includes various native languages Across the Western us when European settlers especially the Spanish introduced horses to North America in the 16th century these animals gradually spread among the

indigenous tribes the commanches traded with neighboring tribes like the peblo who had Spanish influence or other Plains tribes that already had horses through these trade Networks the commanches acquired horses exchanging Buffalo hides captives or other resources with horses they quickly became expert Horsemen expanding their territory far beyond their Shoni Homeland The Plains of Eastern Colorado and Western Kansas rich with Buffalo attracted the commanches they became exceptional equestrians using horses for hunting trading and warfare horses not only provided Transportation but also symbolized status and Power Within kamanche soci Society commanches were unmatched in horsemanship children learned

to ride at a young age and both men and women developed remarkable riding skills the commanches had a unique talent for capturing and training wild horses once they spotted a wild horse they would rope its neck choke it until it fainted and then bring it back to Consciousness by carefully blowing into its nose they'd then clean the horse remove wild hairs around its eyes and fit it with a head stall to control it the Wild Horse would be paired with a calm mare forming a bond and familiarizing it with human presence after a few days

the horse was released but stayed close to the m when it was time to ride the Handler would lead the horse into deep water or a Sandy Creek bed which helped reduce its resistance and cushioned any Falls if the horse bucked its Rider William Blakemore an Englishman who lived with the tribe for 8 years said on foot slow and awkward but on Horseback Grace ful they are the most expert and daring riders in the world in battle the commanches were terrifying they would sweep down on their enemies with deafening war cries concealing their entire bodies

behind their horses except for one foot and discharge bullets or Arrows with deadly accuracy over and under their horses necks each commanche had a favorite War Horse which they only rode into battle and even the women were Fearless Riders lassoing analou and hunting Buffalo the commanches grew rapidly in power known for their Relentless and brutal Warfare they were fiercely determined and exceedingly violent with their enemies after Spain acquired Louisiana from France Spanish soldiers reported that the commanches were unparalleled in horsemanship and fearless in battle the commanches didn't make peace easily they were bold and tenacious

killing many European settlers and making it nearly impossible for the French Spanish and Americans to take their land the Comanches were so Fierce that they single-handedly halted Spanish expansion for nearly 50 years General James Wilkinson of the United States described the commanches as the most formidable indigenous group on the continent initially labeled as horse thieves the commanches gained a fearsome reputation through their ruthless raids which were so intense that Northern Spanish and Mexican settlers referred to them as the kamanchi moon in these brutal night raids hundreds of commanches on Horseback would invade Mexican settlements Massacre

men abduct women and steal horses when European settlers crossed their lands the commanches would attack steal their horses and later sell them to the Spanish Mexican Empire or the Americans despite being a relatively small tribe of around 40,000 people each commanche owned two to three horses in their culture Young Warriors had to prove their status through frequent raids showing their ability to kill and steal this was the only way to gain Prestige Wealth and respect within their families and bands commanche women were known for their skilled and merciless torture methods inflicted on captives once at

the mercy of a commanche woman enemies would pray for death SC Gwyn author of Empire of the summer Moon wrote that no other tribe in the history of Spanish French Mexican Texan and American presence in the region inflicted such widespread havoc and death there isn't even a close second Gwyn vividly describes the Demonic brutality of kamanchi attacks on White settlers where torture killings and gang rapes were common the kaman's raids followed a grim logic all men were killed captives were tortured women were gang raped and babies were killed TR ferenbach author of kamanche the history

of a people recounts a tragic incident involving the Parker family early settlers at Fort Parker in 18 36 around a 100 commanche warriors on Horseback approached the fort one Warrior waved a white flag to deceive The Parkers ferenbach details how Benjamin Parker stepped outside the fort to parley with the commanches only to be surrounded and speared by their lances the commanches charged the fort with loud war cries killing the two frosts Father and Son before the women John Parker was brutally mutilated scalped and left for dead granny Parker was impaled to the ground with a

lance and endured unspeakable assaults the commanches were notorious for torturing captives including American and Mexican soldiers some were roasted alive over open fires others were castrated and scalped while still conscious one particularly gruesome method involved burying captives up to their chins cutting off their eyelids and exposing their eyes to the burning Sun until they starve to death historical accounts also tell of kamanchi staking naked male captives over red ant beds sometimes after cutting off their private parts and stuffing them into their mouths sewing their lips together in another cruel tactic captives were sewn into untreated

leather and left in the Sun as the leather dried and tightened it slowly suffocated The Prisoner according to tr ferenbach a Spanish account reveals that the Comanches tortured Tonkawa Indian captives by burning their hands and feet until the nerves were destroyed amputating these extremities and then repeating the fire treatment on Fresh wounds the tonkawas scalped alive also had their tongues torn out to silence their screams before we reveal the next deadliest tribe give us a thumbs up and don't forget to subscribe to our channel the iray Confederacy also known as the hen aoni or six

nations is another powerful example of indigenous political and social organization in North America the roots of this formidable Alliance Trace back to the collaboration of distinct tribes like the Mohawk Onida onandaga kuga and Sena the Mohawk situated to the east were known for their strategic location and interactions with early European settlers the Onida with roots in the Great Lakes region and the onandaga positioned in central New York added to the confederacy's diversity the kuga and Sena residing to the west and south respectively further strengthened this alliance with their unique contributions interestingly the name arqua wasn't

originally from this Confederacy but was given by the Algonquin well-known enemies of the hodos Soni they were often referred to as Ira a name meaning rattlesnake why such a name simply put the IRA were Masters at silently approaching their enemies and delivering not just the swiftest but also the most lethal blows before their enemies could even react many able-bodied warriors would have already fallen the iray were known for their strong and assertive nature frequently expanding their territory by raiding neighboring tribes they easily struck fear into the hearts of many defeating countless Native American tribes among

those heavily impacted by their raids were the Huron Erie and Susan from a young age iric youth underwent military training perfecting their skills with bows arrows Spears and clubs during their adolescent years they joined raids against rival Native American groups and on occasion white settlers this early exposure to Warfare shaped them into Fierce fighters who fought without hesitation driven solely by the desire for victory demonstrating military prowess not only earned individuals respect but also open the path to becoming a war chief one particularly Grim aspect of Ira Warfare was their treatment of prisoners captives were

often subjected to the harrowing ordeal of running the gauntlet a fearsome ritual where they had to Sprint between two lines of iray Warriors armed with thorny sticks and branches enduring physical punishment this practice underscored the intensity of intertribal conflicts and the strict military culture within iroy Society the beaver Wars which spanned the 17th century were a brutal period for the iroise Confederacy as they engaged in conflicts aimed at expanding their territory one of their notable conquests was the subjugation of the sus quanx in what is now Pennsylvania Additionally the iraqui significantly weakened the Huron people

around the Great Lakes further consolidating their influence in the region by the early 1700s at the peak of their power the IR controlled vast territories stretching from the Western lands to the northern reaches of Michigan and Southward to the hills of Tennesse what set the iroy Confederacy apart was their extraordinary ability to maintain Unity among the different nations within their Confederation this Unity was especially evident during the French and Indian War when all the iray nations aligned with the British as the Bible verse says and if one prevails against him two shall withstand him and

a three-fold cord is not quickly broken Unity indeed builds a formidable Nation the Apache people are part of the Southern branch of the athabascan group the languages of this group are spoken across a large family in Alaska western Canada and the American southwest different branches of the Apache tribes lived across a region that stretched from the Arkansas River to Northern Mexico and from Central Texas to Central Arizona the Apache not only survived but thrived surrounded by powerful Empires successfully navigating challenges posed by the Spanish kamanche Ute and American influences living in rugged terrain the Apache

became masters of mobile Guerilla Warfare armed with traditional bows and more modern rifles introduced by European powers it is said that Apache Warriors could fire multiple arrows in a single shot while expertly riding a horse the survival strategies of the Apache were deeply rooted in their exceptional skills in stealth and surprise forming the foundation of their military prowess they were in simple terms masters of hide and seek this ability allowed them to execute sudden and unexpected strikes against their adversaries catching them off guard and demoralizing them Apache Warriors skilled in Surprise attacks would emerge swiftly

from hiding launch precise assaults and Retreat just as quickly into the terrain they knew so well one remarkable aspect of Apache Warfare was their skill in raiding they demonstrated an unparalleled ability to cover vast distances rapidly whether on foot or horseback this Mobility combined with their strategic expertise enabled them to strike with precision and Retreat before their enemies could recover from the shock the Apache seamlessly integrated Spanish horses and Steel weapons into their Warfare tactics showcasing their adaptability they quickly learned to wield lances and knives with impressive speed further enhancing their effectiveness in battle General

Crook's description of the Apaches as the Tigers of the human race aptly captured the formidable nature of these Warriors their ruggedness and physical prowess were such that they they could outrun Cavalry on foot displaying an exceptional level of agility and endurance in battle Apaches exhibited remarkable skill in archery releasing Seven Arrows into the air before the first one even touched the ground a testament to their quick and precise Marksmanship when it came to torturing captives they did so without a hint of remorse enemies were skinned and burned alive and the children of their foes met

a grim fate their heads smashed against walls adding to their cruelty they held in high regard anyone who could invent a new method of torturing captives to sum it all up these three tribes will forever stand out as those who effortlessly instilled fear in the hearts of all their enemies share your thoughts with us in the comments below and if you haven't already give us a thumbs up stick around for our latest updates by hitting the Subscribe button thank you