Meaning of bdóte | Babel Free

Definitions

1. holy region at the convergence of the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers where all life started according to Dakota religious tradition
   capitalized
2. the northeastern tip of Pike Island, considered in Dakota tradition to be the exact spot the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers converge
   capitalized
3. convergence of the Minnesota River and Mississippi River
   capitalized

Examples

“We are told that we were brought here to this land from the stars to the place where the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers meet. This place known as Bdote is our place of genesis.”

“The area of Bdote (or Mdote) Mni Sota is located at the mouth of the Minnesota River where it flows into the Mississippi midway between the downtowns of Minneapolis and St. Paul.”

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