Nunne Chaha

Nunne Chaha
   The great mountain in the Creek Creation Legend which emerged from the waters after the Deluge and on which Esaugetuh Emissee resided, and from the mud of which the first men were created. In the myth of the Choctaw Indians the survivors emerged from the cave on this mountain. This cave was the home of Esaugetuh Emissee.

Who’s Who in non-classical mythology . . 2014.

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