Guacar

deity sky Taíno single tradition · 1

Guacar is a deity created by Atabey from magic and intangible elements. He is the sibling of Yucáhu. In a fit of jealousy, Guacar hid within the heavens, never to be seen again.

When

First attested
1493 CE
Attested period
1493 – 2020
Historical notes
Taíno creation myth recorded by Spanish missionaries.

Relationships

co occurs with
Boinael, Maroya, Locuo
sibling of
Yúcahu
child of
Atabey

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Sources

wikipedia (1)

Source passages

“Eventually she decided to create two new deities, Yucáhu and Guacar, from magic and intangible elements. Atabey now felt confident that her creation could be completed and left it in charge of her sons. Yucáhu took over as a creation deity, becoming a universal architect and gathering the favour of his mother.”

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