Abenaki Religion and Mythology

The Abenaki have many mythological figures in which they believe in. Here are a few and what they represent:

• Gici Niwaskw - means "Great Spirit," and is who they refer to as "God." Niwaskw is merely a spirit with no human characteristics

• Azeban - A raccoon that resembles a trickster figure to the Abenaki. Azeban is a character in many folklores.

• Malsum- This name means "Wolf," and is given to evil spirits.

• Giwakwa (male) or Giwakaweskwa (female)-These are evil man eating giants of Abenaki legends.

• Bemola - A snow bird spirit.