Guagugiana

Guagugiana (Guaguyona, Vagoniona) In the mythology of the Taino Indians of Cuba at the time of Columbus, a trickster hero. Guagugiana was taught the use of magic amulets by Guabonito, a woman who arose from the sea. Guaguiana’s servant, or friend (depending on which way the various accounts are read), was Giadruvava, who was taken up to heaven and transformed into a bird.

SOURCE:

Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend, Third Edition – Written by Anthony S. Mercatante & James R. Dow– Copyright © 2009 by Anthony S. Mercatante

NOTE:

Edited and revised for the Web by Occult Media, the 18th of May 2021. We use British English spelling.