Chippewa mythology is known from oral legends such as the Atisokan, which are told only in winter in order to preserve their transformative powers.
The Midewin are the spiritual leaders of the tribe. A particularly well-respected male spiritual leader was called Tcisaki.
Nanabozho, (also known as Wenabozho), is the trickster, who sometimes takes the form of a hare. Aniwye is a skunk spirit and was involved in the creation of skunks.
Bagucks is a mischievous spirit, a skeletal bird. He is a skeleton because he has starved himself out of obstinance. Wemicus is a trickster god.
The modern definition of mythology primarily the body of myths from a particular culture or religion, as in Greek mythology, Egyptian mythology or Norse mythology.
Mythology is also the branch of knowledge dealing with the collection, study and interpretation of myths.
Mythology is alive and well in the modern age through urban legends, New Age beliefs, certain aspects of religion and so forth.
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