Siouan Languages

The Siouan Languages are a genetic grouping of languages spoken by Siouan peoples. Unlike the Algonquian languages, their genetic subdivision is not controversial, and is outlined by the following list. Languages which are planned to appear in 'Merganser' will be in bold. The Ohio Valley Siouan languages and the extinct Mitchigamea are excluded from this list.


 * 1) Mandan
 * 2) Missouri Valley Siouan
 * 3) Crow
 * 4) Hidatsa
 * 5) Mississippi Valley Siouan
 * 6) Dakotan
 * 7) Sioux
 * 8) Dakota
 * 9) Lakota
 * 10) Assiniboine
 * 11) Stoney
 * 12) Chiwere-Winnebago
 * 13) Chiwere
 * 14) Winnebago
 * 15) Dhegihan
 * 16) Omaha-Ponca
 * 17) Kansa-Osage
 * 18) Kansa
 * 19) Osage
 * 20) Quapaw

In total, twelve Siouan languages have a chance of being spoken in 'Merganser.'