Category: Ojibwe – Chippewa Mythology

Manitou Manitou is a word for “spirit” used by the Anishinaubae (Ojibwa/ Chippewa) people of North America. Manitou literally means “mystery” or “essence.” The word…

The Nebaunaubae, a merman who lives at the bottom of lakes, rivers, and sea, is held responsible for the disappearance of young women. He lures…

Mishepishu is a horned water spirit from North America’s Great Lakes region. He lives at the bottom of rivers and lakes. If Mishepishu was an…