Iroquois Code Of Honor

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They believed that the Great Spirit of Tarachiawagon, which means “Holder of the Heavens”, cared for his people and asked that they cared for each other. Their religion also contributed to their deep sense in brotherhood. Leaders were respected but also equal to the lowest of members. As further results of the love and respect was shown through their lack of crime. The Iroquois did not have a police nor needed one. Their code of honor was seldom broke because citizen’s feared public disapproval. Only two crimes were named, which was theft and murder.

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