Do you know the gods of Brazilian indigenous mythology?

Brazil, as we know, has a rich indigenous culture. The country has 225 indigenous groups, mostly in the North and Midwest, each with their own language, beliefs and customs.

Our Indians have a mythological heritage that remains alive today among the thousands of natives who inhabit our territory.

With that in mind, the awesome.club illustrated some of the main interpretations of Brazilian mythology. Check it out!

Tupa is the best-known indigenous god in the country. He is described in the literatures as the creator god of all things. Tupã would have created men from clay, the elements of nature and also the first group of gods. According to some legends, he transforms mortals into entities or gods.

Literature describes him as fair and good to men, but with an aggressive temperament. He is also seen as a great warrior and thunder would be both his weapon and way of expressing himself, being his tool and part of himself.

Guaraci is the Sun. In some versions he was created by Tupã and is the twin brother of Jaci, the Moon. He is a very dear and respected god for his importance. Guarací is seen as a giver of life and is responsible for being the light of the world.

Together with Jací, they were the first gods created by Tupã and rule over all living beings. In some versions, he is seen as the creator of life.

Jaci is the moon. We read in some versions that she is shown as the husband of Guarací, O deus Sol, but the most famous is as the twin sister of Guaraci and wife of the god of Thunder, Tupã. In the same variations of her stories, there is still that she was created by Guarací, because when he slept, the world was in darkness. In another, perhaps the most famous is that it was created by Tupã, to light up the night and bring softness and charm to the world.

Protector goddess of plants, animals and lovers. It is believed that she has a fantastic beauty, having made Tupã himself fall in love (or Guarací, depending on the version).

Anhangá is the god of the underworld and the one who rules the dead. He is also known for punishing bad people cruelly. Anhangá is seen as an enemy of Tupã and the only one to rival in power, being a powerful god.

A curiosity is that Anhangá is also seen as a protector of the forest, being able to have several forms, among them, the most famous being that of a deer with flaming eyes. Anhangá is described with pale skin and fiery eyes. Legend has it that anyone who looks into his eyes is struck by madness. He is seen as a god to be feared by his nature and domains.

This is a deity from the mythology of the Arara Indians, who inhabited the banks of the Iriri River, in the State of Pará. According to mythology, Akuanduba plays his flute to bring order to the world.

Caiporas are creatures between men and animals, who protect the forests. They have the mastery of imitating any sound and use it to deceive hunters and make them get lost in the woods. They are gods in the Tupi-Guarani pantheon.

Caiporas walk in packs and have a very peculiar sense of humor, having as a pastime playing pranks on anyone who wanders through the woods unsuspecting. To prevent the being from falling down, you should offer a gift before entering the forest.

Iara is seen as a beautiful mermaid who lives in the depths of the Amazon River. It can live in the sea, rivers, lakes, waterfalls and ponds. Occasionally, she sings. Iara owns such a good, beautiful and touching voice that the man who hears it dies of passion for her. When the man falls in love with her, he is taken to the bottom of the waters and devoured.

Kianumaka-Manã, is a goddess of freedom and has a free spirit. A warrior who carries with her the strength of jaguars, she also blesses the battles of the Indians.

Such a deity would have appeared in a mysterious way and was a white man, who walked or floated in the air and had long hair and white beard.

Sumé began by teaching the people of the jungle the art of agriculture and, later, skills such as turning manioc into flour, as well as moral rules. Besides being a healer and not charging anything in return.

She is a bird fairy who bewitches women and takes them away. Beautiful and colorful and beautiful goddess who has feathers with charming colors that work as a weapon to seduce girls and take them away.

We know that many names of streets, rivers and cities, for example, have indigenous origins. How about we remember some of them?

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