Chibafruime

God of war in the Muisca religion of South America
Chibafruime
War
Member of Muisca religion
Other namesChibrafruime
RegionAltiplano Cundiboyacense
Ethnic groupMuisca
Equivalents
Greek equivalentAthena, Ares
Roman equivalentMars

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.

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

  • Bogotálogo, N.N. 2012. Bogotálogo: usos, desusos y abusos del español hablado en Bogotá — Tomo I, 1-140. Instituto Distrital Patrimonio Cultural. Accessed 2016-08-01.
  • Daza, Blanca Ysabel. 2013. Historia del proceso de mestizaje alimentario entre Colombia y España — History of the integration process of foods between Colombia and Spain (PhD), 1-494. Universitat de Barcelona.
  • Francis, John Michael. 1993. "Muchas hipas, no minas" The Muiscas, a merchant society: Spanish misconceptions and demographic change (M.A.), 1-118. University of Alberta.
  • Henao, Susana. 2011 (1995). Los hijos del agua, 1-324. Universidad del Quindío. Accessed 2016-08-01.
  • Quintana de Afanador, Concepción. 2002. Rescate cultural de arte rupestre en Bojacá (M.A.), 1-223. Universidad de La Sabana.
  • Triana de Riveros, Blanca Isabel. 1996. La tertulia familiar: elemento de comunicación e integración: talleres para padres, 1-120. Coop. Editorial Magisterio. Accessed 2016-08-01.
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