At this point in Lakota mythology, Ite' emerges in a negative light and becomes a more powerful symbol for future generations.
I recent weeks we have discussed the rise of Ite' as a cautionary tale directed towards young Lakota--primarily, as we will see in next week's article, towards young men. Ite' is the perfect mythic figure; innocent at first, a pawn later in her story, a bitter exile, the schemer, and soon a force to be reckoned with. Writing this most recent series has been quite exciting for me, as I have followed the story arch with great interest. I hope the public has also found it to be a fascinating tale.
