Teharonhiawako
Iroquois · deity · sky woman cosmogony · deity
The good twin (Sapling, 'Sky-Holder') of the Haudenosaunee creation, grandson of Sky Woman. Creator of humans, the food plants and animals, and the rivers; giver of the ceremonies. In the cosmic struggle that shapes the world he prevails over his destructive brother Flint, securing day, summer and life.
Parentage
Domains
- creation and life
Powers
- Make the gentle rivers, food plants and useful animals
- Overcome the destructive twin in the world-shaping contest
Epithets
- Hah-gweh-di-yu
- Sky-Holder
Relations
- mother: Tekawerahkwa
- sibling: Tawiskaron
- enemy: Tawiskaron
- ally: Hino