María Lionza
deity Venezuelan single tradition · 1
María Lionza is the central figure in one of the most widespread new religious movements in Venezuela. She is revered as a goddess of nature, love, peace, and harmony. She has followers throughout Venezuelan society, from small rural villages to Caracas, where a monumental statue stands in her honor.
When
- First attested
- 1900 CE
- Attested period
- 1900 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Cult began in the 20th century.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Eric the Red
- allied with
- Guaicaipuro, Negro Felipe
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Rubén Blades and Willie Colón's salsa song "María Lionza", from their 1978 album Siembra, is dedicated to the Venezuelan deity.”
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