Tawiscara

Tawiscara
(Taweskare)
   In Huron Creation Legend twin brother of Tsentsa, their mother, a virgin, having died in giving them birth. The virgin birth is a testimony as to their royal rank. After the Deluge he and his brother fought, representing the opposition of good and evil.

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