7 Native North American Deities & Spirits You Should Know

A quick guide to essential gods, tricksters, and guardians from Indigenous North American myth.

Kokopelli 

Kokopelli 

A wandering trickster who brings fertility, music, and springtime renewal to the Southwest. His flute awakens laughter, crops, and new life.

Caddi Ayo

Caddi Ayo

A divine intermediary between the celestial and earthly realms, Caddi Ayo guides ceremonies and spiritual harmony within Caddo culture.

Hesaketvmese

Hesaketvmese

The Muscogee creator whose sacred breath brought life into existence, symbolizing purity, origin, and the spiritual essence of humanity.

Komorkis

Komorkis

A guiding Blackfoot deity of the night sky, Komorkis oversees cycles, light, balance, and the spiritual rhythms that shape the world.

Hastsehogan

Hastsehogan

A protector and master hunter who teaches respect for animals and the land. Hastsehogan embodies discipline, skill, and harmony with nature.

Menily

Menily

A radiant lunar deity who governs the night, Menily represents guidance, protection, and the cyclical flow of life in Choctaw tradition.

Kokyangwuti

Kokyangwuti

A wise Hopi creator figure who weaves the web of life and teaches humans knowledge, discipline, and harmony with the world.

These seven deities and spirits reveal the depth and diversity of Indigenous North American mythology. Stay curious, stay mythical.