adaweliga detsadi

 Cherokee Golden Eagle Feather Meaning

The Cherokee language does not have a direct translation for “golden eagle feather” readily available in the provided context. However, the term “golden eagle” in Cherokee is “adaweliga.” If you are looking for the phrase “golden eagle feather,” it would likely be a combination of “adaweliga” and the word for feather. The word for feather in Cherokee is “detsadi.” Therefore, “golden eagle feather” could be expressed as “adaweliga detsadi” in Cherokee. 

Both Bald and Golden Eagles (and their feathers) are highly revered and considered sacred within American Indian traditions, culture and religion. They are honored with great care and shown the deepest respect. They represent honesty, truth, majesty, strength, courage, wisdom, power and freedom. As they roam the sky, they are believed to have a special connection to God. When one receives an Eagle feather, that person is being acknowledged with gratitude, love and ultimate respect. The holder of the feather must ensure that anything that changes one’s state of mind (alcohol and drugs) must never come in contact with a sacred Eagle feather. According to traditional American Indian beliefs, the Creator made all the birds of the sky when the World was new. Of all the birds, the Creator chose the Eagle to be the leader… the Master of the Sky. The Eagle flies higher and sees better than any other bird. Therefore, its perspective is different from other creations that are held close to the Earth, and it is closer to the Creator. Of all the feathers, the Golden Eagle feather was the most coveted and the most significant. If someone had one of these in their headdress, they received a great deal of reverence and respect from other members of the tribe.    https://eagles.org/what-we-do/educate/learn-about-eagles/golden-eagle-as-a-national-symbol/ 

Learned today that I'm actually part Chippewa. A maternal great? (IDK how many greats) grandmother was full blood Chippewa.   "Giniwigwan – a golden eagle feather. These feathers are deeply sacred, symbolizing strength, spiritual connection, and honor. They are used in ceremonies, healing practices, and as part of ceremonial regalia, representing a direct link to the Creator (Gichi Manidoo), the Thunderbirds (Animikii), and the eagle itself as a sacred messenger.  The Anishinaabe people, including the Chippewa, believe that eagle feathers carry prayers to the spirit world and are treated with the utmost respect, care, and gratitude." https://search.brave.com/search?q=golden+eagle+feather+in+chippewa+language&source=web&summary=1&conversation=08b949c1e00b2d8af72fa0096975aa9e821c