<P> Some interchanges between the Apache and European - descended explorers and settlers were based on trading . The Apache found they could use European and American goods . </P> <P> Although the following activities were not distinguished by Europeans or Euro - Americans, Apache tribes made clear distinctions between raiding (for profit) and war . Raiding was done with small parties with a specific economic target . The Apache waged war with large parties (often clan members), usually to achieve retribution . </P> <P> Though raiding had been a traditional way of life for the Apache, Mexican settlers objected to their stock being stolen . As tensions between the Apache and settlers increased, the Mexican government passed laws offering cash rewards for Apache scalps . </P> <P> Apache religious stories relate to two culture heroes (one of the Sun / fire: "Killer - Of - Enemies / Monster Slayer", and one of Water / Moon / thunder: "Child - Of - The - Water / Born For Water") that destroy a number of creatures which are harmful to humankind . </P>

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