Heyókȟa
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The Heyókȟa is thought of as being in charge of above and below, or are more in charge of the dead, instead of the living. They symbolize and portray many aspects of the sacred beings, the Wakíŋyaŋ. Principally, the heyókȟa functions as a mirror and a teacher, using extreme behaviors to mirror others, and forcing them to examine their own doubts, fears, hatreds, and weaknesses.
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- co occurs with
- the Straighten-Outer, thunder beings of the west, Wakíŋyaŋ
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wikipedia (1)
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“In Lakota mythology, Heyókȟa is also a spirit of thunder and lightning. He is said to use the wind as sticks to beat the drum of thunder. His emotions are portrayed opposite the norm; he laughs when he is sad and cries when he is happy, cold makes him sweat and heat makes him shiver”
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