Who was Woptura?

Answer 1

Woptura was the first Yuwipi Wicasa of the Oglala Lakota Oyati. He was born in 1836, and was the mentor of Crazy Horse. They grew up together and were "made relatives" through ceremony. Woptura gave Crazy Horse his protection from his enemies. But it couldn't protect him from his own people, one of which, held him while he was mortally stabbed. After he died, Woptura took his body off to a secret place so it could never be disturbed. Only he knew where Crazy Horse was buried. He died Jan 4 1916 and is buried on Pine Ridge Rez, S.D. The name was changed to "Horn Chips", and "Moves Camp". His descendants still live on the Pine Ridge Rez, many in the town of Wanblee. The name has been shortened to "Chipps", some have reverted back to "Woptura".