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Ababinili

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FromChickasawmythology,Aba' Bínni'li',translating to "The One That Sits Above," is the creator deity of the Chickasaw.[1]He is often associated with the sun and the ceremonial fire of the stomp dance, where he is said to be present.[2]

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  1. ^Coulter, Charles Russell; Turner, Patricia (4 July 2013).Encyclopedia of Ancient Deities.Routledge. p. 6.ISBN978-1-135-96397-2.Ababinili (Chickasaw People, North America): He is the great or supreme spirit who is possibly a fire or sun god.
  2. ^Jobes, Gertrude.Dictionary of Mythology Folklore and Symbols.New York:The Scarecrow Press, 1962.