Little Giver: The Corn Spirit (Seminole)
Little Giver is the Seminole corn spirit who brought agriculture to the people. According to tradition, Little Giver appeared as a small, generous being who taught the Seminole how to plant, cultivate, and harvest corn. The spirit showed them the proper way to prepare the fields, the right time to plant, and the rituals to ensure a bountiful harvest. Little Giver is closely associated with the Green Corn Ceremony, the most important Seminole ritual, which marks the ripening of the corn and the beginning of the new year. Offerings are made to Little Giver during the ceremony to ensure continued