Cuban mythology (Fragments) - Revista Palabra Nueva
2020年2月8日 · From samuel Feijóo’s ledger, Cuban Mythology, where countless stories are collected, we offer some of his reflections and a couple of examples of Cuban myths. In Caribbean mythology Cuba reaches a cimero place, either by the imagination of his children, by his poetic fabulation, his exaggerated fantasy, the superstition aided by the ...
Cuban Mythical Creatures – Exploring with Fascination
Cuban mythology is filled with a diverse array of creatures, ranging from fearsome beasts to benevolent beings. These mythical creatures have been embedded in the cultural fabric of Cuba for centuries, captivating the imaginations of the Cuban people.
Religion, Myth & Folklore in Cuba | Frommer's
Santería & Afro-Cuban Culture. Cuba's prominent African-influenced culture is one of the nation's defining characteristics. African culture brought by slaves and developed within the context of the Spanish colony has had a profound impact on religion, music, …
Myths, legends and traditions - Ashé pa mi Cuba
La Luz de Yara: the first Cuban legend The guide that saves the lost! Appearances in Cuba: The boy with the long tooth. Do you know the story? La Rondona de Remedios A History of Exorcism in Cuba!
Exploring the Enchanting World of Cuban Folklore
Unravel the captivating legends of Cuban folklore creatures, from the mischievous Güije to the mighty Madre de Aguas. Discover their origins and cultural significance in this enchanting exploration.
The Rich Caribbean Folklore and Mythology Tales - Caribune
2024年9月23日 · El Familiar (Cuban Folklore) In Cuban folklore, El Familiar is a spectral figure that appears to be associated with the sea. Often described as a shapeless or shadowy figure, El Familiar is said to haunt sailors and fishermen, especially those who engage in illicit or …
El Cagüeiro, El Güije and El Sijú: 3 Cuban myths of great religious weight
The Güije is the Cuban representation of the so-called goblins. It lives on the edges of lagoons, caves, where there are water sources and the edges of rivers. This little man represented as a dark being is responsible for casting unfortunate enchantments on humans and animals.
Cuban Mythology Past & Present - Havana Times
HAVANA TIMES, April 4 (IPS) – Alberto Yarini Ponce de León is a personality who has reached mythical proportions within popular Cuban culture and imagination. When he was murdered in 1910, at only 26, he was the most powerful pimp in the Cuban sex industry.
Atabeira: the names of the goddess – The Other Root
Of them, possibly Atabey, also known as Atabeira, the ancestral mother, is the one who has left the most visible mark on Cuban culture; firstly because she is associated, together with the Christian Mary and the Yoruba Ochún, with the emergence of the legend and symbol of the Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre; but also because her name and her myth...
Cuban Mythology - EverybodyWiki Bios & Wiki
Madre de aguas; also known as the mother of water and Magüi is a mythical creature in the folklore of Cuba. Subsections. Taíno mythology is the body or collection of myths of the Taíno …