One who makes or creates earth; in some creation myths, a deity or force that shapes the land and soil.
Compound of 'earth' and 'maker' (one who makes). Appears in mythological and poetic contexts, possibly influenced by Navajo and other Native American creation narratives.
Many indigenous cultures have 'earthmaker' deities—beings that literally shaped continents and mountains—which ancient peoples imagined as explanation for the dramatic geological landscapes they witnessed.
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