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Beside these they have several invisible deities who possess great power, - These are the Spirit of water, whom they say is a big fish or "sea monster," the spirit of lightning crossed out: & thunder who is a man with small body, long arms & legs, & large wings interlinear: & clothed in red, who flies thro the air & his rapid motion & bright garments cause the appearance of lightning. Then there is Withokah, the "fool-maker" or the god who makes the game foolish that the Dacotah may more easily capture them. He is frequently prayed to. The sun & moon are also deities & there is a spirit of the Earth & fire & the four winds. The god of war is however chiefly worshiped. The idea of the "great-spirit" is probably derived