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Canotila
In Lakota mythology Lakota mythology is the body of sacred stories that belong to the Lakota people also known aTeton Sioux Overview The Lakota believe that everything has a spirit; including trees, rocks, rivers, and almost every natural being. This therefore lea ..., čanotila ("they live in a tree") are a race of forest-dwelling creatures, similar to fairies. The čanotila are forest spirits of Sioux folklore, usually appearing as sprites or dwarves. "Čanoti" literally means "tree dweller," and "čanotila" means "little tree dweller." They were considered messengers from the spirit world and often appeared to Sioux people in dreams. References Lakota legendary creatures Lakota culture Lakota words and phrases Forest spirits {{NorthAm-myth-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lakota Mythology
Lakota mythology is the body of sacred stories that belong to the Lakota people also known aTeton Sioux Overview The Lakota believe that everything has a spirit; including trees, rocks, rivers, and almost every natural being. This therefore leads to the belief in the existence of an afterlife. Creation According to Lakota belief, Inyan (Rock), was present at the very beginning, and so was the omnipresent spirit Wakan Tanka, the Great Mystery, and the darkness Han. Inyan wanted to exercise his powers, or compassion, so he created Maka (the Earth) as part of himself to keep control of his powers. But he sacrificed much of his blood by doing so, which became water, and he shriveled up, became hard, and begins losing his powers. The water cannot retain his powers, and Skan was created. Maka complains to Inyan that everything is cold and dark, and so he creates Anpo, the Dawn. As Anpo's red light was not enough for Maka, Inyan creates Wi, the Sun. Maka now wanted to be separate fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fairy
A fairy (also fay, fae, fey, fair folk, or faerie) is a type of mythical being or legendary creature found in the folklore of multiple European cultures (including Celtic, Slavic, Germanic, English, and French folklore), a form of spirit, often described as metaphysical, supernatural, or preternatural. Myths and stories about fairies do not have a single origin, but are rather a collection of folk beliefs from disparate sources. Various folk theories about the origins of fairies include casting them as either demoted angels or demons in a Christian tradition, as deities in Pagan belief systems, as spirits of the dead, as prehistoric precursors to humans, or as spirits of nature. The label of ''fairy'' has at times applied only to specific magical creatures with human appearance, magical powers, and a penchant for trickery. At other times it has been used to describe any magical creature, such as goblins and gnomes. ''Fairy'' has at times been used as an adjective, wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lakota Legendary Creatures
Lakota may refer to: * Lakota people, a confederation of seven related Native American tribes *Lakota language, the language of the Lakota peoples Place names In the United States: *Lakota, Iowa *Lakota, North Dakota, seat of Nelson County *Lakota Local School District (other), two districts in Ohio In other countries: *Lakota, Ivory Coast, a town in Ivory Coast *Lakota Department, a department in Ivory Coast Other uses *Lakota (club), a Bristol nightclub *Lakota (surname) *Lavolta Lakota, a post-punk band *UH-72 Lakota, an American military helicopter See also * *Lakota Local School District (other) *Republic of Lakotah The Republic of Lakotah or Lakotah is a proposed independent republic in North America for the Lakota people. Proposed in 2007 by activist Russell Means, the suggested territory would be enclaved by the borders of the United States, coverin ..., a proposed independent republic within the northern Great Plains of the US {{disambig, geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lakota Culture
Lakota may refer to: *Lakota people, a confederation of seven related Native American tribes *Lakota language, the language of the Lakota peoples Place names In the United States: *Lakota, Iowa *Lakota, North Dakota, seat of Nelson County *Lakota Local School District (other), two districts in Ohio In other countries: *Lakota, Ivory Coast, a town in Ivory Coast *Lakota Department, a department in Ivory Coast Other uses *Lakota (club), a Bristol nightclub *Lakota (surname) *Lavolta Lakota, a post-punk band *UH-72 Lakota, an American military helicopter See also * *Lakota Local School District (other) *Republic of Lakotah, a proposed independent republic within the northern Great Plains of the US {{disambig, geo Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lakota Words And Phrases
Lakota may refer to: * Lakota people, a confederation of seven related Native American tribes *Lakota language, the language of the Lakota peoples Place names In the United States: *Lakota, Iowa *Lakota, North Dakota, seat of Nelson County *Lakota Local School District (other), two districts in Ohio In other countries: *Lakota, Ivory Coast, a town in Ivory Coast *Lakota Department, a department in Ivory Coast Other uses *Lakota (club), a Bristol nightclub *Lakota (surname) *Lavolta Lakota, a post-punk band *UH-72 Lakota, an American military helicopter See also * *Lakota Local School District (other) *Republic of Lakotah The Republic of Lakotah or Lakotah is a List of active separatist movements in North America#United States, proposed independent republic in North America for the Lakota people. Proposed in 2007 by activist Russell Means, the suggested territo ..., a proposed independent republic within the northern Great Plains of the US {{disambig, geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
