katchina

/kætˈʃiːnə/

Definitions

1. noun

a supernatural being or spirit from Native American folklore, particularly in the mythology of the Pueblo peoples of the Southwestern United States

“The katchina danced through the village, bringing life-giving rain to the parched crops.”

Synonyms

  • deity
  • entity
  • spirit

Antonyms

  • human
  • mortal