Tatewari

deity earth Huichol single tradition · 1

Tatewari is the god of fire in Huichol folklore, called 'grandfather fire'. He is also the shaman of ancient times and serves as the patron of all shamans. As part of his shaman duties, he accompanies shamans when they go to cure sick persons and acts as the representation of fire that cooks food.

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“Tatewari, in Huichol folklore, is the god of fire, called by them 'grandfather fire'. He is also the shaman of ancient times, the patron of all shamans.”

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