Guahaioque
| Guahaioque | |
|---|---|
Evil, stealing, lies, death | |
| Member of Muisca religion | |
| Region | Altiplano Cundiboyacense Colombia |
| Ethnic group | Muisca |
| Equivalents | |
| Christian equivalent | Devil |
Guahaioque was a minor deity in the religion of the Muisca. It was the god of evil, stealing, lies and death.[1]
Etymology
The name Guahaioque in the language of the Muisca, Muysccubun, means "figure of the deceased".[2] The name Guahaioque lives on as the name of a folk metal band from Cali.[3]
See also
References
- ^ (in Spanish) Los hombres y los dioses
- ^ (in Spanish) Diego F. Gómez. Diccionario Muysca - Español. Guahaioque
- ^ (in Spanish) Guahaioque - Return of Ancient Gods
