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Ohunka (Lakota: false, untrue, [1] plural ohunkakan) is a traditional Sioux evening story. They usually feature mythological characters like Iktomi or Iya together with humans. . The storyteller's skill required the combination of episodes and keeping the audience interested.
One story from Lakota mythology is about the adventures of Ikto'mi (viewed as a hybrid of spider and man), the trickster spider god. He is very cunning, and is known for making predictions. Born full grown and had the body like a spider. In stories that involve Iktomi, he is usually the one that prevails since he is said to be wise and cunning.
The word is usually translated as "Thunder Spirits", "Thunder Beings," or "Thunder Birds". [1] Heyokas , that is contrarians, dream of Wakinyan and can burn cedar ( Juniperus scopulorum ) to protect themselves from thunder and lightning, since Wakinyan respect trees and will not harm them.
Pages in category "Lakota words and phrases" The following 17 pages are in this category, out of 17 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. C. Canotila;
Documentary studio XTR is in production on “Lakota Nation vs. United States,” the first film to chronicle the Lakota Indians’ fight to reclaim control of the Black Hills. Oglala Sioux Jesse ...
In Lakota mythology, Iktómi is a spider-trickster spirit, and a culture hero for the Lakota people. Alternate names for Iktómi include Ikto, Ictinike, Inktomi, Unktome, and Unktomi. These names are due to the differences in languages between different indigenous nations, as this spider deity was known throughout many of North America's tribes.
Mitákuye Oyás’iŋ (All Are Related) is a phrase from the Lakota language. It reflects the world view of interconnectedness held by the Lakota people of North America. [ 1 ] This concept and phrase is expressed in many Yankton Sioux prayers, [ 2 ] as well as by ceremonial people in other Lakota communities.
Winkte (also spelled wíŋkte) is the contraction of an old Lakota word, winyanktehca, meaning 'wants to be like a woman'. [1] Historically, the winkte have in some cases been considered a social category of male-bodied individuals who adopt the clothing, work, and mannerisms that Lakota culture usually considers feminine. [1]