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search  Known in the Ojibwe mythology as Jiibayaabooz (also
recorded as Chipiapoos or Cheeby-aub-oozoo, meaning "Spirit
Rabbit" or "Ghost of Rabbit") or in the Abenaki mythology as
Mateguas (Rabbit), this figure is a trickster spirit, and
figures prominently in their storytelling, including the story
of the world's creation. Depending on the tradition, he was
either the second[1] or third son[2] of Wiininwaa
("Nourishment"),[3] a human mother, and E-bangishimog ("In the
West"), a spirit father.  Stories regarding
Jiibayaabooz/Mateguas are filled with all things mystical and
spiritual. While alive, Jiibayaabooz/Mateguas was obsessed with
manidoog's and humans' interaction with each other. Through his
regular communication with the manidoog through dreams, he
taught the humans the importance of dreams and the methods of
communication with the manidoog. As with any little brother, he
was subjected to Majiikiwis' taunts, but during a dare from his
eldest