Jaci

deity sky Brazilian single tradition · 2

Jaci is the moon goddess and protectoress of all plants. She has authority over other spirits including the fire snake Boitatá who serves under her.

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When

First attested
1876 CE
Attested period
1876 – 2020
Historical notes
Documented by Magalhães in 1876 as moon goddess with authority over plant spirits.

Relationships

served by
Boitatá

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Sources

Source passages

“The fire snake Boitatá (Mboitatá), according to Magalhães (1876), is one of the being subjected under the moon goddess Jaci, the protectoress of all plants.”

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“Jaci, a God/Goddess, whose gender depends on the tribe.”

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