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Satanta

The Kiowa war chief whose raids and eloquence make him a feared and formidable adversary across the Kansas and Texas plains campaigns.

supporting

Also known as old Satanta

First appearance: xx an exciting chase

As a supporting figure in The Life of Buffalo Bill, Satanta is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Angry Kiowa chief who threatens to capture Fort Larned, sells his ambulance for whisky, and leads a large war party to attack the post.
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GPGeneral Philip…CGCaptain GrahamBBBuffalo BillDCDick CurtisSASatanta

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Frontier Network
  • Military Commanders and Scouts
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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