Yumní

Yumní, the Whirlwind, is the fifth and late-born child of Tȟaté and Ité, born too early to be counted among the Four Winds. He remained close to his banished mother Aŋóg Ité and was reared in part by Wóȟpe; he became the patron of play, games, courtship and love. Parent-edges link from parentIds; sibling-edges are declared on each brother.

Parentage

• parent: Tȟaté
• parent: Aŋóg Ité

Domains

• whirlwind
• games and love

Powers

• preside over play, games, courtship, and love

Relations

• companion: WóȟpeRaised in part by the mediator Wóȟpe, who dwelt in the lodge of Tȟaté and cared for the late-born Whirlwind.Walker, Lakota Myth (1983) (secondary)
• sibling: EyáBrother; one of the Four Winds.
• sibling: YatáBrother; one of the Four Winds.
• sibling: YaŋpáBrother; one of the Four Winds.
• sibling: OkáǧaBrother; one of the Four Winds.

Sources

• existence: Walker, Lakota Myth (Jahner ed., 1983) (secondary); Walker, Lakota Belief and Ritual (DeMallie & Jahner eds., 1980) (secondary)