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Chibcha Mythology

Bachúe

Bachúe (she of the large breasts) In the mythology of the Chibcha Indians of Colombia, mother goddess and protector of crops. After the supreme god Chiminigagua had created light, the goddess Bachúe
23 September 2017

Chibcachum (Chicchechum)

Chibcachum (Chicchechum) In the mythology of the Chibcha Indians of Colombia, patron god of laborers and merchants. Once Chibcachum became angry with the people and sent a flood over the land. They called on Bochica, chief of the gods, to
20 September 2017

Chiminigagua

Chiminigagua (Chimizigagua) In the mythology of the Chibcha Indians of Colombia, a creator god. Chiminigagua held

Bochica

Bochica In the mythology of the ancient Chibcha Indians of Colombia, chief god and culture hero.

Huitaca

Huitaca In the mythology of the Chibcha Indians of Colombia, evil goddess of indulgence, drunkenness, and license. Huitaca came to earth to destroy the good works of the culture hero Nemterequeteba and
30 November 2017

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