Tradition: Haudenosaunee mythology, American Mythology
Alternative Names: –
Category: Fairy
The Myth
Awes-kon-wa is a small, winged supernatural being in the mythology of the Mohawk people, one of the Haudenosaunee nations. It is described simply as a sprite with wings and a diminutive form.
Beyond its small size, wings, and supernatural nature, the surviving description provides no further story or specific legend concerning Awes-kon-wa.
Sources
“Awes-kon-wa.” Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation. Accessed October 4, 2026. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Awes-kon-wa