Puana is a snake
god in the
Mythology of the
Yaruro people from
Venezuela.[1][2] He, along with
Itcai the Jaguar, is responsible for creating the earth and water. He is also credited with teaching
Kuma, the
mother goddess, the correct way of becoming pregnant.
References
^Leeming, David (2010). Creation Myths of the World: An Encyclopedia, Volume 1. ABC-CLIO. pp. 281–282.
ISBN9781598841749.
^Bartlett, Sarah (2009). The Mythology Bible: The Definitive Guide to Legendary Tales. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. p. 238.
ISBN9781402770029.