Miccosukee

Appearance
Miccosukee is a hippocampus, with a blue-green pearlescent body. They are similar in some ways to a seahorse, with their twisting tail, their blue-green, somewhat ridged lower body, and their translucent navy blue fins that run the length of their body past their shoulders. They have a horse's front legs, and their underside is pearly white.

Personality
Miccosukee has great strength, but they are never overbearing. Instead, they are unfailingly gentle.

Magical Gift
Miccosukee is a hippocamp, so they are able to breathe and swim underwater.

Manatee
Miccosukee has a special connection to the manatee.

The Name Game
The tribe this steed is based on are located in the Florida Everglades. They split from the Seminoles in the 1950s forming their own tribe.

The Miccosukee live in south-central Florida in the middle of the vast marsh known as the Florida Everglades. They own the Miccosukee Indian Reservation and operate a very successful resort and gaming casino.

Traditionally, the Miccosukee lived in permanent dwellings built on dry hillocks in the middle of the marsh. They hunted and fished the bountiful wildlife of the Everglades.

The Reservation hosts a yearly powwow that attracts Native American dancers from all across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. One of the events you can see if you visit the Miccosukee Reservation is alligator wrestling, which is very exciting! Don’t try it at home!

Inspirational Message
English: "Strength has more power when you use it in gentle ways."

French: "La force est bien plus utile quand on l’emploie avec douceur."