Abenaki mythology

Their religious beliefs are part of the Midewiwin tradition, with ceremonies led by medicine keepers, called Medeoulin or Mdawinno.

According to the creation myth, there existed no sound or color prior until Gici Niwaskw desired it and began the process of creating the world.

While not a full deity within the mythology Gluskab is characterized as a being with supernatural powers who uses them to make life easier for humankind while maintaining a fondness for trickery and playing pranks on people.

[3] In some versions of his story, Gluskab is noted as being the twin of Malsum or Malsumis, a more malevolent being that seeks to make life harder for humans rather than easier.

Finally, there is the Present Age, which is marked by the current status of humans being completely separate from the rest of the animals.