Manitu

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Manito \Man"i*to\, Manitou \Man"i*tou\, Manitu \Man"i*tu\, n.
     A name given by tribes of American Indians to a great spirit,
     whether good or evil, or to any object of worship. --Tylor.
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           Gitche Manito the mighty,


           The Great Spirit, the creator,
           Smiled upon his helpless children!       --Longfellow.
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           Mitche Manito the mighty,
           He the dreadful Spirit of Evil,
           As a serpent was depicted.               --Longfellow.
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