Pasuckuakohowog
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Pasuckuakohowog is a Native American game similar to soccer.
The term literally translates to "they gather to play ball with the foot" and was described by Roger Williams.[1]
There are records that show it was played in the 17th century, especially among Powhatan and Algonquin groups. The game was played on beaches or clearings with goals about a half-mile-wide and set one mile apart.[citation needed] Up to 500 people usually played pasuckuakohowog at one time, while many games had up to 1,000 players.[citation needed]
Pasuckuakohowog was a dangerous game and was played almost like a war.[citation needed] Players would often have to quit due to broken bones or other serious injuries.[citation needed] This is because no rules existed to minimize physical contact as the game was played in a very aggressive and violent manner. Pasuckuakohowog players wore ornaments and war paint to disguise themselves from retaliation after the game.[citation needed] The game would often last for hours and sometimes carry over to the next day.[citation needed] After each match there would be a large celebratory feast, including both teams.[citation needed]
The only equipment used in pasuckuakohowog was a tightly bound ball made of animal hides or leather.[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Roberts, Mike (13 April 2011). "Little Brothers of War Ball games in Pre-Colombian North America". The same old game: the true story of the ancient origins of football. Barcelona. ISBN 978-1-4610-9319-0. OCLC 1022073321.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ "History of Native American Sports". prezi.com. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
External links
[edit]- http://www.footballnetwork.org/dev/historyoffootball/earlierhistory_1.asp
- http://www.expertfootball.com/history/soccer_history_america.php
- http://national.soccerhall.org/history/origins.htm[permanent dead link]
- http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.5749/j.ctt184qqnb.19
- https://prezi.com/yzyyzaptepat/history-of-native-american-sports/
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