Lozen, born in the early 1840s, was a warrior and prophet of the Chihenne Chiricahua Apaches. As a young woman, Lozen did not identify with the normal roles of a woman in her tribe. Her great mission was to learn the arts of war and follow the paths of a true warrior.

As a child, Lozen demonstrated skills far beyond her age, learning to ride a horse at age 7 and becoming the best rider in her tribe.