Grizzly bear kills man near Yellowstone....

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On the frontier in colonial days, bear grease was one of the very few sources of fat, certainly to the pre-invasion native population. With most North American game being so lean, it is said to have in fact been a vital dietary supplement to avoid 'rabbit fever'. So I wouldn't be surprised if it formed the basis of everything requiring something fatty or waxy.

But not Scottish face paint. There was no Scottish face paint, was there? Wode yes, on pre-Celts; wode or paint no, never on Celts. Not before Mel Gibson.

Like I have stated, hopefully very clearly, I am not an expert in any of this.

I'm not so sure about bear grease being "one of the very few sources of fat," especially to the "pre-invasion native." Is there a book on the subject stating this that I could read for more information.

I have no idea what Mel Gibson paints his face with, but I have read that Scots lived with and married into Native American tribes. I suppose I could go look up some citations, but I posted a link to Electric Scotland with some information on this not too long ago. It could have happened.

* Here's the link: Scotland and the American Indians, on Electric Scotland.