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.
↻ synthesized from 2 sources
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
- co occurs with
- Cobra-Grande, Changxi, Pah, Abaangui, Arasy, Kunnechup Kamui, Jie Lin, Taiyin Xingjun, Queen Jiang, Tu'er Ye, Wu Gang, Chang E
- served by
- Boitatá
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)
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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