| Chibafruime | |
|---|---|
| Member of Muisca religion | |
| Other names | Chibrafruime |
| Region | Altiplano Cundiboyacense |
| Ethnic group | Muisca |
| Equivalents | |
| Greek equivalent | Athena, Ares |
| Roman equivalent | Mars |
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.
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