Chaxiraxi

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Image of the Virgin of Candelaria (Patron of Canary Islands) in the Basilica of Candelaria (Tenerife).

Chaxiraxi is the native goddess known as the Sun Mother in the Guanche religion. The goddess Chaxiraxi was one of the principal goddesses of the pantheon of the Guanches.

Chaxiraxi was later associated with an alleged appearance circa 1400 or 1401 of the Virgin of Candelaria on Güímar, on the island of Tenerife.

Her son is Chijoraji.

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(Spanish) Guanche Religion
(Spanish) Mundo Guanche: Chaxiraxi

v t e Cultural domain of Canary Islands

History	Guanches Pre-colonial times Treaty of Alcáçovas First Battle of Acentejo Kingdom of the Canary Islands Battle of Aguere Second Battle of Acentejo Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (1657) Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (1797) Spanish transition Autonomous community

Languages	Canarian (Spanish) Gomeran Whistle

Mythology	Gara and Jonay Achamán Achuguayo Achuhucanac Chaxiraxi Chijoraji Guayota Magec Maxios Tibicena

Sports	Bola canaria Canarian wrestling Juego del Palo Salto del pastor Open Lanzarote Island Open Costa Adeje

Cuisine	Almogrote Canarian arepa Canarian wrinkly potatoes Gofio Malvasia Majorero Miel de palma Mojo Pasteles Ropa vieja Sancocho Sangria Tropical beer Wines

Musical instruments	Chácaras Timple

Traditions	Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival of Las Palmas Bajada (festival) Cavalcade of Magi Holy Week Virgin of Candelaria Cristo de La Laguna Akelarre

Symbols places of the Canary Islands	Teide Auditorio de Tenerife Garajonay Caldera de Taburiente

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