Ababinili Explained

From Chickasaw mythology, Aba' Bínni'li', translating to "The One That Sits Above," is the creator deity of the Chickasaw.^[1] He is often associated with the sun and the ceremonial fire of the stomp dance, where he is said to be present.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Book: Coulter . Charles Russell . Turner . Patricia . Encyclopedia of Ancient Deities . 4 July 2013 . Routledge . 978-1-135-96397-2 . 6 . en . Ababinili (Chickasaw People, North America): He is the great or supreme spirit who is possibly a fire or sun god..
2. Jobes, Gertrude. Dictionary of Mythology Folklore and Symbols. New York:The Scarecrow Press, 1962.