# Roman Nose — A Cycle of the West character guide

> Roman Nose in A Cycle of the West by John G. Neihardt.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0032-vii-beecher-s-island

## Who they are

A Cheyenne warrior chief known for his bravery in battle.

## In the story

### [V: Rubbed Out](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_cycle_of_the_west_se/chapters/v-rubbed-out)

Referred to as 'the Cheyenne Big Nose,' he performed a daring charge on a crow-black stallion, holding the rear against the cavalry and escaping unharmed due to his powerful medicine.

### [VII: Beecher's Island](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_cycle_of_the_west_se/chapters/vii-beecher-s-island)

Roman Nose is the primary antagonist in the latter part; he leads the attack on Forsyth's party but hesitates due to broken medicine, then charges to his death.

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