Aayaase
Encyclopedia
Aayaase is a character found in the Aadizookaan of the Anishinaabe
peoples. Similar in nature to the Ojibwa
Nanabozho
stories, the Aayaash stories tell of his trials and tribulations, with each story carrying a moral.
Anishinaabe
Anishinaabe or Anishinabe—or more properly Anishinaabeg or Anishinabek, which is the plural form of the word—is the autonym often used by the Odawa, Ojibwe, and Algonquin peoples. They all speak closely related Anishinaabemowin/Anishinaabe languages, of the Algonquian language family.The meaning...
peoples. Similar in nature to the Ojibwa
Ojibwa
The Ojibwe or Chippewa are among the largest groups of Native Americans–First Nations north of Mexico. They are divided between Canada and the United States. In Canada, they are the third-largest population among First Nations, surpassed only by Cree and Inuit...
Nanabozho
Nanabozho
In Anishinaabe mythology, particularly among the Ojibwa, Nanabozho is a spirit, and figures prominently in their storytelling, including the story of the world's creation. Nanabozho is the Ojibwe trickster figure and culture hero...
stories, the Aayaash stories tell of his trials and tribulations, with each story carrying a moral.
External links
- The Legend of Iyash at KNet's Legend site.
- The Story of Iyash (Archived 2009-10-24)