Native American Mythology

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EARTHMAKER

Pima/Akimel O'odham Population God

Also known as Cherwit Make, Djivut Maka, Earth Doctor, Earth Maker, Great Magician, Human Maker, Tcuwut Makai

Picture of the Native American Population God Earthmaker from our Native American mythology image library. Illustration by Chas Saunders.

The Great Magician of the Pima Tribe

He was the Human Maker. And his chosen material was clay. But due to distractions and interruptions by Godly colleague Coyote, the baking ended up a bit botched in places, which is why so many folk are too soft, too white, too burnt or only half-baked.

GodNote: Sorry this Earthmaker article is a bit short. We have sent our Data Dwarves off to find more nuggets of information. Updates coming soon.

Earthmaker Facts and Figures

Name: Earthmaker
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Cherwit Make, Djivut Maka, Earth Doctor, Earth Maker, Great Magician, Human Maker, Tcuwut Makai

Gender: Male
Type: God
Area or people: Pima/Akimel O'odham
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role:
In charge of: Populating
Area of expertise: Populating

Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 4828

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Article last revised on October 22, 2018 by the Godchecker data dwarves.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

References: Coming soon.

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