Skan

In Lakota tradition, Škaŋ is the Motion of the universe. The Great Spirit, Wakáŋ Taŋka, reflected upon himself and created the four Superior Spirits, Wi (the first to be created, bringing light to the world), Skan, Maka (Mother Earth) and Íŋyaŋ (the solid support of the Earth or the rock associated with the natural forces of the Earth).

For other uses, see Skan (disambiguation).

Skan enters the body with the spirit and sets new life in motion. All that is created is in motion, to the radiance of the One who created all things, Wakáŋ Táŋka.

Bibliography

The above taken from Chief Archie Fire Lame Deer and Helene Sarkis (1994) The Lakota Sweat Lodge Cards: Spiritual Teachings of the Sioux Destiny Books ISBN 0-89281-456-X

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