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A survey of Icelanders born between 1870 and 1920 found that people did not generally believe in hidden people and that when they had learned about supernatural beings in their youth, those lessons had mostly been made for amusement. [48] About 10% seemed to actually believe in hidden people. [48]
Specific customs are observed while cutting this tree, with the first cuts being made by virgin girls; [257] the pole is not supposed to touch the ground until being erected in the dance lodge. [258] After being erected, the čhawákha is honored with songs, smoke from a sacred pipe, and prayers to the four directions. [259]
The kachina concept has three different aspects: the supernatural being, the kachina dancers, and kachina dolls (small dolls carved in the likeness of the kachina, that are given only to those who are, or will be responsible for the respectful care and well-being of the doll, such as a mother, wife, or sister). [2]
There are innumerable Haida supernatural beings, or Sǥā'na qeda's, including prominent animal crests, wind directions, and legendary ancestors. [1] John R. Swanton , while documenting Haida beliefs as part of the Jesup North Pacific Expedition recorded that the highest being in all Haida mythology and the one who gave power to the Sǥā'na ...
Manuriki, god of beauty; Maratji in Tiwi and Iwaidja myth. Lizards guard waterholes, cause floods and thunderstorms when intruded upon. Similar to Ipilja-ipilja. Mimi, fairy-like beings of Arnhem Land; Minawara and Multultu, legendary ancestors of the Nambutji; Mokoi, an evil spirit in Yolngu stories who kidnapped and ate children
A deity or god is a supernatural being considered to be sacred and worthy of worship due to having authority over some aspect of the universe and/or life. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The Oxford Dictionary of English defines deity as a god or goddess , or anything revered as divine . [ 3 ]
Patupaiarehe are supernatural beings (he iwi atua) in Māori mythology that are described as pale to fair skinned with blonde hair or red hair, usually having the same stature as ordinary people, and never tattooed. [1] They can draw mist to themselves, but tend to be nocturnal or active on misty or foggy days as direct sunlight can be fatal to ...
A number of religions, legends, and belief systems describe supernatural entities such as shades of the underworld, and various shadowy creatures have long been a staple of folklore and ghost stories, such as the Islamic Jinn and the Choctaw Nalusa Chito.