Aaskouandy
An aaskouandy (also aask8andik, asckwandies, askwandics, aaskwandiks, and aaskuandi) is a charm which in Haudenosaunee folklore is believed to either grant the holder luck in sports, hunting, fishing, and trade, luck in general, or even harm the holder.[1]
In folklore traditions, an object or serpent found within the body of an animal which has eluded a hunter for some time or some other unusual place is what is believed to be the aakskouandy. What exactly the aaskouandy does must be revealed to its owner in a dream.[2] Because of the dangers associated with the charm, its owner is required to maintain a good relationship with the object by providing offerings and care. If such care is neglected, it is believed to turn to humans for food. Commonly, aaskouandy charms are found from gizzard stones.
Some believe that if the aaskouandy found is in the shape of a fish or a serpent it is seen as extra potent and becomes an onniont.[3] However, an Onnoint is actually a creature from which a different sort of charm may be obtained.[4]
References
- ^ Steckley, John. Words of the Huron. Wilfrid Laurier University Press. 2007. pp. 203.
- ^ Steckley, John. Huron Mats of War. Arch Notes. 1989. pp. 9
- ^ Nozedar, Adele. The Illustrated Signs & Symbols Sourcebook. ISBN 978-1-4351-6181-8. OCLC 960951107.
- ^ Blanchard, David. Who or What's a Witch? Iraquois Persons of Power. American Indian Quarterly Vol. 06 No. 3/4. pp. 218-237. 1982
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