Tokahe again went to He Wakinyan Hohpi and prayed for Wakinyan to come and drive away Iya and the sickness. Wakinyan came with his thunder voice and flashing eyes and attacked Iya. Wakinyan could not destroy Iya the spirit but he drove him away. Ever since that time when there is great sickness the Lakota pray to Wakinyan to destroy the illness. They ask the spirit of Tatanka to tell them what medicines to use to cure the illness.
Many people still pray here.
They fast for four days and nights. Crazy Horse had his vision quest here and brought his people here to Sun Dance. He came here to pray for his people before he surrendered at Fort Robinson. Every spring, after the first lightning Cheyenne people come to renew their spiritual vows. As you make your way up to the top you will notice many offerings left by people who have prayed here.