ATABEY
Atabey is a spirit of fresh water and agricultural and human fertility venerated throughout the Caribbean, including Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Hispaniola (now Haiti and the Dominican Republic). She and her son, Yucahu, were the supreme Taino deities and creators. Atabey controls ocean tides and childbirth. She is petitioned for a safe, easy, happy pregnancy and childbirth.
ALSO KNOWN AS:
Atabeira
ORIGIN:
Taino
CLASSIFICATION:
Zemi
ICONOGRAPHY:
Atabey may be depicted as a woman on top, a frog below.
SACRED CREATURE:
Frog
PLANET:
Moon
SEE ALSO:
SOURCE:
Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses– Written by :Judika Illes Copyright © 2009 by Judika Illes.
