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Aboriginal Mysticism

Aboriginal Mysticism. By: Amanda Ferrari, Stefanie Eric- Markovic , Julia Themelis , Juliana Angelicchio. Aboriginal Mythology. Igluik - world parent. Haida - Conflict and Robbery . Cree- World Parent . Siouan- Emergency . Mi'kmaq - Two Creators and their Conflicts .

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Aboriginal Mysticism

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  1. Aboriginal Mysticism By: Amanda Ferrari, Stefanie Eric-Markovic, Julia Themelis,Juliana Angelicchio

  2. Aboriginal Mythology Igluik- world parent Haida - Conflict and Robbery Cree- World Parent Siouan- Emergency Mi'kmaq - Two Creators and their Conflicts

  3. Iroquois –Earth Diviner Huron- world parent Algonquin - Brother Dene - Creation of Seasons Tsimshian - Rebirth of a Corpse

  4. Life And Death-Burial Ceremonies (Indigenous vs Western) Indigenous: • Funeral takes place and many rituals are performed • There are two burials that take place • During the first burial, the body is placed on a wooden platform • During the second burial, the bones are collected • This is one of the practices out of many

  5. Western: • Funeral takes place • Rituals differ from indigenous rituals • Embalming • Remorse rather than celebration

  6. Giving Thanks- Hunting and Harvesting in the Present • Hunting and harvesting is a way of giving thanks • Give thanks to spirits • Give thanks to the animals before eating them • The animals are equal to us, therefore, they show thanks to the world

  7. Manitou- Spirit, Diety, God, Supernatural Power • Manitou is the primeval force which gives everything (animals, trees, rocks) its power. • Manitou – translated in English – “spirit” • Manitou is located in all living and non- living objects • Should not be confused with Gitche- Manitou • The supreme being which filled everything on earth with “Manitou”

  8. There is a comic book character depiction of Manitou in comic books, where his name is changed to Manabohzo.

  9. Trickster • A trickster is considered a key character with a significance in oral traditions of Aboriginal people. • They are particularly amusing, disruptive and mischievous, but yet they each leave a message or irony in a story. • Trickster characters represent basic instincts and are sometimes known as “The Father of the Indian People”. • Examples: Nanabush, Whiskey Jack, Coyote, Rabbit

  10. Coyote Nanabush and the Beavers

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