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Black Elk

To use the power of the bison, I had to perform that part of my vision for the people to see.

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Black Elk is saying that in order to access the strength and energy symbolized by the bison, he needed to act out his spiritual insight so others could witness it. This means his personal vision required a visible demonstration to make its power real and understandable for the community.

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