The Apaches engaged the Mexicans, but were under-manned. Losing, out of arrows, and with broken spears, the Apaches noticed four Mexicans coming over a rise to scout their situation. Goldiya grabbed a spear and killed the first Mexican. As he fell, his sword flew and Goldiya caught it in the air. As he killed the second Mexican, the last two turned to flee. He jumped on a horse and gave chase. As he killed the third, he was in view of the Mexican camp. The Mexicans saw the attack on their fellow and began chanting his name, Jerome, to encourage him to escape Goldiya’s sword. He did not.
The Apaches rallied behind Goldiya and went on to victory in the battle. As they attacked, they also chanted the name of Jerome to mock and humiliate the Mexican criminals. That night at the victory party, the warriors officially changed One Who Yawns’ name to Jerome to honor the warrior. Jerome, in the Mexican language, is Geronimo..
The Apaches were very skilled horsemen. Geronimo was taught at an early age to ride a horse at full gallop using no reins and no saddle, but merely his knees to steer and hold on. This left his hands completely free to wield weapons. This is why Apache were fearsome in battle. They could concentrate on their targets.
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