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Native America Calling: Encounters with Little People
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Encounters with Little People
Yup’iks know them as Ircenrraat.
Poncas refer to them as Gadázhe. Cherokees call them Yunwi Tsunsdi.
In some cases, they are caretakers or protectors. Other times they are tricksters or menacing goblins.
Most tribes have traditions that fit under the umbrella of “little people” — some of whom bear resemblance to fairies in other cultures. They are elusive supernatural beings that show up in stories or are invoked to explain good luck or misfortune.
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