Antonine Barada | |
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Mo shi-no pazhi | |
 Antoine Barada and wife, Elizabeth Robidoux; Mary Kihega, Lena Kihega | |
| Born | August 22, 1807 |
| Died | March 30, 1885 (aged 77) |
| Nationality | Omaha-French |
| Other names | Antoine Barada |
| Occupation | Trader |
| Known for | Folk Hero, Legendary Strength |
Antonine Barada (August 22, 1807 – March 30, 1885), alternatively spelled Antoine Barada, was an American folk hero in the state of Nebraska; son of an Omaha mother, he was also called Mo shi-no pazhi in the tribal language.[1] While Barada was a historic man, contemporary accounts of his prodigious strength helped establish him as a regional legend, in the mold of Paul Bunyan and Febold Feboldson.[2] Barada's exploits have been counted as fakelore by historians.[which?]
- ^ Sandage, S.A. (2006) "Half-Breed Creek"[permanent dead link], Brown University. Retrieved 1/28/08.
- ^ Suttle, J.K. "Antoine Barada", Baxoje, The Ioway Nation website. Retrieved 1/26/08.