Native American Mythology

The Gods and Spirits of North America...

MESINGW

Lenape Animal God

Also known as Mesing, Mesingholikan, Mising, Misinghali'kun, Misinghalikun

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

Secretive Protector God of Animals

Lenape Gods are not easy to come by, particularly not this one. He’s the Delaware top-notcher, a shy and retiring caretaker of animals who wears a mask.

Don’t worry, Mesingw isn’t missing, he’s just hiding behind a tree.

Mesingw Facts and Figures

Name: Mesingw
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Mesing, Mesingholikan, Mising, Misinghali'kun, Misinghalikun

Gender: Male
Type: God
Area or people: Lenape, Delaware, Munsee
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role:
In charge of: Animals and Creatures
Area of expertise: Animals, Creatures

Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 4512

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Article last revised on November 03, 2018 by the Godchecker data dwarves.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

References: Coming soon.

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