Chibafruime

Chibafruime
War
Member of Muisca religion
Other names Chibrafruime
Greek equivalent Athena
Roman equivalent Mars
Region Altiplano Cundiboyacense
 Colombia
Ethnic group Muisca

Chibafruime, also spelled as Chibrafruime, was a minor deity in the religion of the Muisca.[1] It was the god of war.[2][3] Mythological tales about Chibafruime have been noted in Bojacá, Bosa, Guatavita, Turmequé and Cajicá.[4][5][6][7][8][9]

Little is known about Chibafruime and his appearance, which may have been in the shape of a jaguar. The Muisca were more traders than warriors.[10] Their negotiation skills were admired by the conquistadors who made first contact with the Muisca.[11]

Scholar Lucas Fernández de Piedrahita has provided the little information about Chibafruime.

See also

Muisca
Muisca warfare
Muisca religion

References

  1. Bogotálogo, 2012, p.55
  2. Triana de Riveros, 1996, p.53
  3. Henao, 2011, p.317
  4. Quintana de Afanador, 2002, p.70
  5. Henao, 2011, p.42
  6. Henao, 2011, p.139, p.143-146
  7. Henao, 2011, p.77
  8. Henao, 2011, p.109
  9. Henao, 2011, p.284
  10. Daza, 2013, p.25
  11. Francis, 1993, p.48

Bibliography

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