Hešucka

Today for Indigenous American history month I wanted to write about Hešucka (Red Horn), a Plains spirit of protection. He is one of the five sons of Creator (Mą’ųna). Deer are sacred to Red Horn. He is a major spirit called upon during the closed ritual often called the pipe ceremony. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Horn?wprov=sfla1

Heyoka

Today, for National Day for the Truth and Reconciliation, I wanted to write about Heyoka, a sacred spirit in traditional Lakota beliefs associated with thunder and lightning. Heyoka isn’t a single deity but instead a spirit that will incarnate as different members of a community who have had interactions with the Wakinyan (Thunder beings). One

Ptecincala Ska Wakan Winan

Today for Indigenous heritage month I wanted to write about Ptecincala Ska Wakan Winan, commonly called White Buffalo Calf Woman, a sacred woman in Lakota spirituality. During a time of famine, a Lakota cheif sent two scouts to search for food. While the two men hunted, they saw a woman dressed in white leather surrounded

Deer Woman

Today I wanted to write about Deer Woman, also called Anukite (Lakota), an Indigenous love and fertility spirit from the Great Plains and Northeastern Woodlands who is a protector of women, children, and two-spirit people. Deer Woman often visits women in their dreams as a sign of pregnancy. She also has a more vengeful side