Atira (Atíra')
Culture & Region
Pawnee (Great Plains)
Time Period
Traditional (pre-contact)
Domains
Earthcornfertilitymother of all
Symbols & Animals
Cornearthfour directions
Sacred Sites & Cult Centers
- Pawnee territories
Key Myths & Stories
Earth mother; married to Tirawa (sky); corn/buffalo ceremonies
Related Deities
≈ Gaia/Terra (earth mother)