Most likely one of these two: Apiscinis (also spelled Apisciyenis, Apischenes, and so on.) This literally means little person in Cree. In some Cree communities, this name is used instead of Memekwesiw (or as a synonym of Memekwesiw), referring to the same noseless riverbank spirits. In other Cree communities, Apiscinis is a different type of little person, a strong, hairy dwarf who lives in remote wilderness areas and may steal peoples belongings or even their children (conversely, if they are in a good mood, these dwarves may help people by warning them of danger or leading lost hunters back to their camp.) or Memekwesiw (also known as Mimikwisiw, Mannegishi, and other names.) These are small river-dwelling water spirits (or little people.) They are mischievous and often play tricks but are not usually dangerous, although they sometimes capsize canoes if they are not treated with proper respect. They are the size of young children and are often said to lack noses. Their name is pronounced differently in different Cree dialects; memekwesiw is pronounced similar to may-may-gway-sue.
Posted on: Sun, 14 Sep 2014 00:18:37 +0000
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