In GHOST WARRIOR, Lucia St. Clair Robson tells the story of Lozen, the sister of Chiricahua Apache chief, Victorio, who called her his wise counselor and his right hand. He said she had the strength of a man and was a shield to her people. Even in a society possessing extraordinary courage, endurance and skill, Lozen was unique. In the Apaches’ thirty-year struggle to defend their homeland, the people came to rely on Lozen’s strength, wisdom, and supernatural abilities. Because of her special gifts, Lozen was the only unmarried woman allowed to fight alongside the warriors. After her beloved brother, Victorio, died, she joined Geronimo's band of insurgents, where she continued her courageous battle to defend her people.Robson says,”…even in the worst of times, individuals with extraordinary strength of character appear and leave a legacy that persists. The Apache Wars certainly qualified as the worst of times. Many of the leaders who waged those battles are now household names, but one who isn't so well known was just as exceptional as any of them. Besides having the power to heal, Lozen was believed to possess the gift of Far Sight - the ability to sense the presence of enemies before they came into view. She was also reputed to have horse magic that made her an excellent horse thief.”
Reading about the things Lozen and her people endured puts our own everyday problems into stark perspective. It strikes me as amazing that the spirit of a woman who died 120 years ago can influence our lives even today.
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