This account, taken from James Mooney, briefly covers Kiowa history from the late eighteenth century, Kiowa tribal organization, customs, and beliefs.

An overview of the history and significance of the Kiowa Sun Dance, last held in 1887, by Arvo Quoetone Mikkanen. This six page article is part of the Kiowa Page.

This article by Mildred P. Mayhall briefly discusses Kiowa history, culture, and religious beliefs, the latter especially with respect to the Sun Dance, which is understood to have played an important role in maintaining the social cohesion of the tribe.

The page provides a sample of Kiowa songs in five categories: (i) Kiowa Gourd Dance Songs; (ii) Other Powwow Songs; (iii) Hand Game Song; (iv) Peyote Songs; Kiowa Hymns. The Brush dance and Buffalo dance songs in the first category are said to have a connection to the Skaw-Tow or Sun Dance.