Matshishkapeu
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In Innu mythology, Matshishkapeu (literally the "Fart Man") is the most powerful spirit – even more powerful than the Caribou Master, Kanipinikassikueu. He proved himself when the Kanipinikassikueu refused to give the Innu any caribou to eat. Matshishkapeu was so angry that he cursed the Caribou Master with a painful case of constipation. Finally, the Kanipinikassikueu relented, and Matshishkapeu then cured him of his ailment.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ Armitage, Peter. "RELIGIOUS IDEOLOGY AMONG THE INNU OF EASTERN QUEBEC AND LABRADOR". Université du Québec à Montréal. http://www.unites.uqam.ca/religiologiques/no6/armit.pdf. Retrieved 2008-09-14.
- B. C. Goddard, "Rangifer and Man: An ancient relationship", in Proc. Ninth Workshop North American Caribou, edd. S. Coutourier and Q. van Ginhoven, Kuujjuac, Quebec, 2003. Rangifer special volume 14, pp.15-28
 |
This article relating to a myth or legend from North America is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
