ioskeha

[ˈɪɔːskeɪhə]

Definitions

1. noun

A mythological figure, specifically a female spirit in the mythology of the Iroquois.

“The village elder told stories about the ioskeha, a female spirit who protected the village from harm.”

Synonyms

  • goddess
  • spirit

Antonyms

  • demon
  • malevolent spirit