What Does Counting Coup Mean In Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 12

Counting Coup Means Victory over an Enemy Without Killing Them

This is a tradition that hails from South America and is practiced by Plains Indians. Counting Coup means winning a battle with an enemy without killing them. If someone is fighting with an enemy and they win just by touching them and not killing them, it’s called counting coup. Traditionally, after counting coup, the person who does it, is awarded a feather which they can wear as a symbol of achievement and bravery.
In the case of Kayce, he claimed his victory over Greg by intimidating him with the threat to kill his daughter and all his close ones. He did not have to kill Greg after that so he hit him in the head with his gun to count coup and left.
However, leaving Greg alive could turn out to be the biggest mistake Kayce has made since it could put the life of his son Tate and his wife in danger. So, let’s see what happens and stay tuned with us for further updates!