Eagles Feather & Peotie?

Question

If a person is given an Eagles Feather by a Native American Is/ Whats the significants? Also what is Paotie?

Answer 1

Although I can only speak for myself, it has not been beaten out of all of us. I proudly carry the traditions and meanings in my heart and try to reflect them in my daily actions. To quote a great teacher:
"The Eagle feather, which represents duality, tells the story of life. It tells of the many duality's that exist in life, such as light and dark, male and female, substance and shadow, summer and winter, peace and war, life and death. It reminds us of the teachings that Opposites are extensions of themselves like two opposing hands of the same body. Native American traditionalists look upon the Eagle feather as a sacred symbol of the balance necessary for the Circle of life to continue
The Lesson of Opposites is that of choice. Any two Opposites are often part of the same truth. If we consider the Eagle feather with its light and dark colors, we could argue that "the dark colors are far more beautiful and, therefore, naturally more valuable," or vice versa. Regardless of which colors are said to be more beautiful, or necessary, or valuable, the truth is the bottom line: Both colors come from the same feather, both are true, they are connected, and it takes both to fly. "
To be given one is an honor. Or someone is showing you the feather to remind you of the lessons of Opposites to help you remember both sides of some event or situation in your life or to help you through a challenge in your life. It is always something to reflect on.

and Peyote: go here, tells ya all about it. It is a sacrement to some, a rec. drug to others.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peyote

Answer 2

This would depend on the tribal significance of the eagle, but there are certain Nations which are allowed to own bald eagle feathers (this is not allowed to the general population d/t their endangered status, although this may have changed in recent years.) It may be a very kind, well-meaning gift meaning they treasure your friendship.

'Peyote' (which is what you seem to be phonetically spelling) is a hallucinogen from a cactus, used by some peoples in the American Southwest and northern Mexico for its visionary purposes. Again, it is one of those things which it is legal for certain tribes to possess a small quantity of, but not for the general population.

Answer 3

There is no significants now a days. probably the only person that would give you one is a medicine man. Most Native Americans don't believe in that stuff because the white man beat it out of our ancestors. Most likely the only reason you would get one from a Native American is to make a fool out of you. .......yeah

Answer 4

Nobody has what it takes to beat it out of me either. Follow the aboves advice.