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Memegwaans

nature_spirit Anishinaabeg single tradition · 1

Memegwaans are formless little people of the Anishinaabeg who take the forms of other children. They only appear to children who are upset, distressed or in trouble and look after and protect them when kids go missing.

Relationships

co occurs with
Memegwesi, Nikommo, Pukwudgie, Stick Indians, Yaqsuri, curupira, alux, Caŋ Otila, Chaneques, Granny Squannit, Jogah

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Sources

wikipedia (1)
  1. List of beings referred to as fairies

Source passages

“Memegwaans- formless little people of the Anishinaabeg who take the forms of other children. Only appear to children who are upset, distressed or in trouble. Used as a patron Saint of lost children, who look after and protect them when kids go missing. Associated with caves.”

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