Chiminigagua (Chimizigagua) In the mythology of the Chibcha Indians of Colombia, a creator god. Chiminigagua held light inside his being. When it burst forth, creation began. He first made gigantic black birds that covered the mountain, bringing light. Chiminigagua’s cult was unimportant among the Chibcha because they considered the sun (Zuhe) and the moon (Chia) more beautiful and therefore more deserving of honour and worship.
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Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend, Third Edition – Written by Anthony S. Mercatante & James R. Dow– Copyright © 2009 by Anthony S. Mercatante
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