The Dakota Gods Explained

Here is the text or story that Rev. Jim Bear Jacobs will guide us through at Thursday's Mid-Day Session.  Please plan to attend.  12 noon to 2 p.m., at the St. Paul Area Council of Churches, 1671 Summit Avenue, St. Paul (doors open 11.30 for informal byo lunch and social time).

DAKOTA CREATION

GODS –

 Wakantanka -- the Chief God, the Great Spirit, the Creator, and the Executive.

The Superior Gods:

Inyan-the Rock--ancestor of all gods and all things; patron of the arts.
Maka-the Earth--mother of all living things.
Skan-the Sky--source of force and power; judge of gods and spirits.
Wi -the Sun--all-powerful Great God, ranked first; defender of bravery, fortitude, generosity and fidelity.

And more.