Nanye-hi, Beloved Woman of the Cherokee, led a double life. She was caught between two lives, two loves and two wars. Her mother was Tame Doe, of the Wolf Clan, and her uncle was Attakullakulla, chief of the Cherokee.

The Cherokee believed the Great Spirit spoke through the Beloved Woman, the highest title a woman could attain. Nanye was given a seat next to the chiefs at the ceremonial

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