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Guarani mythology - Definition and Overview

Related Words: Mishnah, Sunna, Talmud, Western, Westerner, Allegory, Apologue, Custom, Fable, Fabliau, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore

The Guarani are a tribe of South American Native Americans, located in Paraguay, Peru, and Brazil.

Jurupari was a very important deity whom only men could worship. Women who somehow learned anything of his rituals were killed.

Abaangui was a god who cut off his nose, which became the moon.

The Pombero or "pomberito" (little pombero), is a libidinous elf.

See also: Mythology, Guarani language

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