Deohako
Deohako In North American Indian mythology (Seneca), three sisters, spirits of corn, beans, and squash. They all lived on one hill. One day Onatah, the…
Month: July 2018
Dekanawida
Dekanawida (two river currents flowing together) (16th century) In North American Indian history and legend, hero, one of the founders of the Iroquois Confederacy with…
Dayunsi
Dayunsi (beaver’s grandchild) In North American Indian mythology (Cherokee), the little water beetle that helped form the earth. The earth was a great island floating…
Dajoji
Dajoji In North American Indian mythology (Iroquois), the panther, god of the west wind; his snarl makes even the sun hide its face. SOURCE: Encyclopedia…
Bik’eguidinde
Bik’eguidinde (according to whom there is life) In North American Indian mythology (Mescalero Apache), creator god.
Big Owl
Big Owl In North American Indian mythology (Apache), cannibalistic monster who transfixes his victims with a stare, takes them home, and eats them. In other…
Begochiddy
Begochiddy (one who grabs breasts) In North American Indian mythology (Navaho), great creator god. He was put in charge of game and domesticated animals. He…
Awonawilona
Awonawilona (maker and container of all) In North American Indian mythology (Zuni), bisexual creator deity. In the beginning Awonawilona was alone in a dark void,…