sister spirits of the corn, beans, and squash
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The sister spirits of the corn, beans, and squash came from her breasts, hands, and navel respectively. Out of Tekawerahkwa's remains grew various plants: the sister spirits of the corn, beans, and squash came from her breasts, hands, and navel respectively; sunflowers from her legs; strawberries from her heart; tobacco from her head; and purple potatoes or sunchokes from her feet.
When
- First attested
- 1908 CE
- Attested period
- 1908 – 1908
- Historical notes
- Documented in Converse 1908.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Iosheka, Atahensic, Hahgwehdiyu, Hahgwehdaetgah, Ha-wen-ni-yu, Do-yo-da-no
- created by
- Tekawerahkwa
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Out of Tekawerahkwa's remains grew various plants: the sister spirits of the corn, beans, and squash came from her breasts, hands, and navel respectively; sunflowers from her legs; strawberries from her heart; tobacco from her head; and purple potatoes or sunchokes from her feet.”
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