Nyi Pohaci
deity sky Javanese single tradition · 1
Nyi Pohaci was a divine being whose chastity the gods sought to protect by planning her death. She was poisoned and buried on earth, and from her innocent and divine body grew all the useful plants essential for human needs. She is another name for Dewi Sri, the Goddess of Rice and fertility.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Sedana, Rice Paddy Snake, Batara Guru
- aspect of
- Dewi Sri
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“To keep the peace in the heavens and to protect Nyi Pohaci's chastity, all the gods planned for her to die. She was poisoned, and her body was buried somewhere on earth in a far and hidden place.”
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