Dictionary Of God And Godedesses

Tecciztecatl 307Ta’xetGod of death. Haida Indian [Queen CharlotteIsland, Canada]. The deity responsible for thosewho die violently.See also TIA.Ta’yanSupreme being. Koryak [southeastern Siberia].An indefinite character living somewhere in thezenith and generally out of touch with ordinarymortals. His consort is Supervisor Woman, Lapna’utand his son is Cloud Man, YA’HALAN. Heconducts business with the physical earth throughhis majordomo Big Raven, QUIKINNA’QU.See also TENANTO’MWAN.Tayau (father sun)Sun god. Huichol Indian (Mesoamerican) [Mexico].According to tradition, he was created bythe ancient shamans, who threw the youthful sonof the corn mother TATE OTEGANAKA into anoven in full ceremonial attire. He traveled undergroundand emerged in the east as the sun. Inlate May, the Huichol sacrifice a sheep and aturkey in a ritual fire, after which they sing allnight until sunrise. Also Tau; Taverik.Tayau SakaimokaSun god. Huichol Indian (Mesoamerican) [Mexico].The deity of the setting sun in the west,regarded as the assistant of TAYAU.Te-Aka-la-Roe (root of all existence)Creator being. Polynesian [Hervey Islands]. Perceivedin the form of a giant worm, this being isone of three spirits which govern and ensure thepermanence of the universe. He lives in the lowestpart of the root of the coconut shell whichrepresents the world.Te-Manava-Roa (long-lived)Creator being. Polynesian [Hervey Islands]. Perceivedin the form of a giant worm, this being isone of three spirits which govern and ensure thepermanence of the universe. He lives in the highestpart of the root of the coconut shell whichrepresents the world.Te Kore (the void)Primordial being. Polynesian (including Maori).The personification of the darkness of chaosbefore light came into being. Usually coupledwith TE PO, the unknown night.Te PoPrimordial being. Polynesian (including Maori).The personification of the night which existed inchaos before the creation of light. Usually coupledwith TE KORE, the void.Te-Tanga-Engae (breathing)Creator being. Polynesian [Hervey Islands]. Perceivedin the form of a giant worm, this being isone of three spirits which govern and ensure thepermanence of the universe. He lives in the middlepart of the root of the coconut shell whichrepresents the world.Tecciztecatl (conch shell lord)Moon god. Aztec (classical Mesoamerican) [Mexico].In cosmogony, when on the fifth day of creationthe gods sat in judgment to elect the newsun god, NANAHUATL and Tecciztecatl crematedthemselves in the sacred fire. The heart ofNanahuatl ascended to become the new sun andthat of Tecciztecatl became the moon. Traditionsuggests that Nanahuatl is diseased and impoverishedbut of great courage, while Tecciztecatl is