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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
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