Menabosho
deity earth Algonquin single tradition · 1
Menabosho, also called Michabo, is the chief deity of the Algonquin tribes, depicted as a mighty great hare. He is consulted at death and is believed to reside in the east or north depending on the account.
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- co occurs with
- Balli Penyalong, Laki Neho, Laki Tenangan, Singalang Burong, Rudiobus, Koda Pen, Cagn, Ngo, Sekhet, Hanuman, Yaghuth, Horus, Epona, Re, Tangaloa
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“In North America the Algonquin tribes had as their chief deity a “mighty great hare” to whom they went at death. According to one account he lived in the east, according to another in the north. In his anthropomorphized form he was known as Menabosho or Michabo.”
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