Name ▲▼ | Origin ▲▼ | Description ▲▼ |
---|---|---|
God name "Tayau (father sun)" | Huichol Indian / Mesoamerican / Mexico | Sun god. According to tradition, he was created by the ancient shamans, who threw the youthful son of the corn mother TATE OTEGANAKA into an oven in full ceremonial attire. He traveled underground and emerged in the east as the Sun. In late May, the Huichol sacrifice a sheep and a turkey in a ritual fire, after which they sing all night until Sunrise. Also Tau; Taverik.... |
God name "Tayau/ Tau/ averik Huichol" | Mexico | The Sun god of the the rising Sun |