Ches, Venezuelan Folklore III

Ches

Andean god of crops. This deity was invoked to know the future of a harvest. Sacrifices were given to him so that the cultivation was good. He is also known as the giver of good and punishment and as an inhabitant of the páramos and lagoons.

Venezuelan Folklore

Amalivaca, Venezuelan Folklore II

Amalivaca

God Creator of the world and of men. Also known by other tribes as: Amaruaca and Amarivaca.

In indigenous mythology, Amalivaca was the creator of humanity, the Orinoco River and the wind. In principle he made men immortal but in punishment for their faults, he made them mortal. It is said that many years ago there was a great flood.

Amalivaca then left in a canoe to travel the world and together with his brother Vochi were repairing the damages of the flood, after which only a couple of living humans remained. They went to a large mountain carrying moriche palm seeds and from there dispersed them by throwing them into the world. From these seeds were born the men and women who populate the planet.

Venezuelan Folklore

Odo´Sha, Venezuelan Folklore I

Odo´Sha

Evil spirit, owner of the forest, of the wind, demon of the mountain and lord of the dream. He is always ready to stick a thorn in the tongue of those who dare to go out at night and who ignore his warning whistle. At their charge are the demons called Suamo, owners of wild animals that eat people. They inhabit the heights of the Guyanese tepuyes.

Venezuelan Folklore