Washakie (1804-1900) was a renowned warrior who united several bands of the Shoshone tribe around 1840. Originally named "Pinaquana" ("Smell of Sugar"), he was born in his father's Salish (or Flathead) tribe, and was given the name Washakie when he joined his mother's Shoshone tribe. Although the name by which he would be widely known has been translated in various ways, it apparently dealt with his tactics in battle. Wikipedia
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