Škaŋ (Lakota Superior Spirit)

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One of the four Superior Spirits created by Wakáŋ Tȟáŋka to comprise the universe, representing 'Motion' or 'Sky'. (Note: 1. Power tier: Primordial (as it is one of the four fundamental elements created by Wakáŋ Tȟáŋka) 2. Origin story: Corrected wording for Wakáŋ Tȟáŋka, referring to "The Great Spirit" in both cases 3. )

Origin

In Lakota cosmology, Škaŋ was created by Wakáŋ Tȟáŋka (The Great Spirit) at the beginning of time as one of the four fundamental elements to comprise the universe.

Appearance
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Škaŋ represents a fundamental element of the universe and plays an active role, but its abstract concept has no independent agency or behavior.

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