In Ugrian mythology, Heini-iki, also referred to as Kul-iki, is the god of the Underworld and of the spirits of sickness.[1] He is opposite in nature to his brother Numi-Torum, the heavenly god. He can appear in the shape of a dog or cat, or sometimes as a fog that hides a person from their guardian spirit.
The Khanties of the Surgut area described him as black in color. Animal sacrifices to him were also to be black in color.[1] These sacrifices were to prevent illness among the people. His name was not to be spoken, especially in the presence of a sick or dying person.[2]
References
- ^ a b Barkalaja, Anzori (2002). Sketches towards a theory of shamanism: associating the belief system of the Pim River Khanties with the Western world view. Tartu University Press. p. 112.
- ^ "World view of the Hanti". Archived from the original on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 2 May 2016.