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Osage Indian Language (Wazhazhe)

Osage is a Siouan language of the Southern Plains. Only a handful of elders still speak the Osage language today, but some young people are trying to learn their native language again.



˜Osage Language
Osage language samples and resources.

˜Osage Nation Culture and History
Information and links about the Osage tribe past and present.

˜Osage Legends
Introduction to Osage mythology.

˜Osage Indians Fact Sheet
Our answers to frequently asked questions about the Osages, their language and culture.



˜Osage Language Resources

Our Osage Language Materials

Osage Vocabulary
     Our list of vocabulary words in the Osage language, with comparison to words in other Siouan languages.
Osage Pronunciation Guide:
    How to pronounce Osage words.
Osage Animal Words:
    Illustrated glossary of animal words in the Osage language.

Osage Language Lessons and Linguistic Descriptions

Osage Language
     Some Osage words and phrases.
Hello Oklahoma: Osage Tribe:
    Osage alphabet, greeting, and sample text.
Osage Indian Language * Osage Orthography * Osage Texts:
    Scanned-in Osage language materials from the Rosetta Project.
Osage Prayers:
    Osage translation of the Lord's Prayer and other Christian prayers.
Language Museum: Osage * Osage Genesis Translation
    Bible passages in the Osage language.

Osage Dictionaries, Audio Tapes and Language Resources

Osage Grammar
     Osage language book for sale.

Links, References, and Additional Information

Dhegiha Languages:
Encyclopedia article on Osage and other Dhegiha Siouan languages.
Lengua Osage:
Information about the Osage language in Spanish.
Osage Tribe * Osages * Osage Indians:
Osage links.



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