Ababinili
Appearance
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]
References
[edit]- ^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.
- ^Jobes, Gertrude.Dictionary of Mythology Folklore and Symbols.New York:The Scarecrow Press, 1962.