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The legend of skin-walkers is deeply embedded in Navajo tradition and rarely discussed with outsiders. This reticence is partly due to cultural taboos and the lack of contextual understanding by non-Navajos. Stories often depict skin-walkers using their powers for evil, and they are considered a source of fear and mystery within Navajo communities.
Legendary creature. Sub grouping. Algonquian. Region. Canada United States. Wendigo (/ ˈwɛndɪɡoʊ /) is a mythological creature or evil spirit originating from Algonquian folklore. The concept of the wendigo has been widely used in literature and other works of art, such as social commentary and horror fiction.
Spearfinger, or U'tlun'ta', is a monster and witch in Cherokee legend, said to live along the eastern side of Tennessee and western part of North Carolina. [ 1 ]U'tlun'ta is Cherokee for "the one with the pointed spear”. Her right forefinger resembles a spear or obsidian knife, which she uses to cut her victims.
Legendary creatures of Native American mythology; ... Native American demons (2 C, 16 P) G. ... (legend) Rainbow crow; Raven Mocker; S.
Wechuge. Wendigo. Categories: Native American religion. North American demons. South American demons. Legendary creatures of the indigenous peoples of North America. Indigenous South American legendary creatures.
Coyote (Navajo mythology) Coyote (Navajo: mąʼii) is an irresponsible and trouble-making character who is nevertheless one of the most important and revered characters in Navajo mythology. [ 1 ] Even though Tó Neinilii is the Navajo god of rain, Coyote also has powers over rain. [ 1 ] Coyote’s ceremonial name is Áłtsé hashké which means ...
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.
Nûñnë'hï. The Nunnehi (Cherokee: ᏅᏁᎯ (Nvnehi)) are a race of immortal spirit people in Cherokee mythology. In the Cherokee language, Nunnehi literally means "The People Who Live Anywhere", but it is often translated into English as "The People Who Live Forever", or simply "The Immortals". The Cherokee believed the Nunnehi to be a type ...