Mother Earth (Ya-Nebya)

The Nenets earth-mother; classed 'deity'. Forms the Sky-Father / Earth-Mother pair with Num. English 'Mother Earth' leads, native Ya-Nebya in term.

Domains

• earth and fertility
• childbirth and protection of women

Powers

• stand by women giving birth

Relations

• interpretatio: Earth Mother
• interpretatio: Earth-Mother of the Mari
• spouse: Sky (Num)

Sources

• atlaskmns.ru, 'The Nenets. Spiritual culture' — Num-Nisya and Ya-Nebya.
• Encyclopedia.com, 'Num' — Ya-nebya and childbirth.