The Nunnehi: Cherokee Spirit People (Cherokee)
The Nunnehi, meaning 'The Travelers' or 'Those Who Live Anywhere,' are a race of invisible spirit people who dwell in the mountains and forests of Cherokee country. They are friendly toward humans and often appear as regal Cherokee warriors. The Nunnehi are said to be great dancers and musicians; travelers sometimes hear their singing and drumming coming from inside hollow mountains. They have saved Cherokee war parties from defeat by magically enlarging their numbers or by confusing enemy forces. The Nunnehi are known to invite favored humans into their underground dwellings, where time passe