Bachué facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bachué |
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| Mother goddess | |
| Member of Muisca religion | |
Statue of Bachué in Medellín
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| Other names | Furachogua |
| Affiliation | Chiminigagua (supreme being) |
| Region | Altiplano Cundiboyacense |
| Ethnic group | Muisca |
| Greek equivalent | Gaea |
| Roman equivalent | Cybele |
| Norse equivalent | Frigg |
| Etruscan equivalent | Uni |
| Christian equivalent | Eve |
| Slavic equivalent | Mokosh |
| Hinduism equivalent | Durga |
Bachué is a very important mother goddess in the Muisca religion. The Muisca people lived in what is now central Colombia. They believed Bachué was the mother of all humanity.
The legend says that Bachué came out of the waters of Lake Iguaque. She was holding a baby in her arms. This baby grew up to become her husband. Together, they filled the Earth with people. People worshipped Bachué in a special temple. This temple was in the area now known as Chíquiza.
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The Legend of Bachué
How Humanity Began
The Muisca people believed that Bachué was the first being on Earth. She appeared from Lake Iguaque, a sacred lake. With her was a young child. As the child grew, he became her husband. They had many children, and these children became the Muisca people. This is how Bachué became the mother of humanity.
Returning to the Lake
After Bachué finished her job of creating people, she did something amazing. The legend says that Bachué and her husband, the parrot god, turned into snakes. They then went back into the sacred Lake Iguaque. This showed their connection to nature and the cycle of life.
Bachué in History
Ancient Beliefs and Worship
The Muisca people thought Bachué was one of their most important gods. They called her "Furachogua," which means "the good woman" in their language, Chibcha. They built temples and held ceremonies to honor her. These rituals were very important to their daily lives.
Pedro Simón's Writings
A Spanish writer named Pedro Simón wrote about Bachué. He included her story in his book, Noticias Historiales. Simón wrote down many of the Muisca beliefs. He mentioned that the Muisca people believed Bachué sometimes came back from the spirit world. She would return to guide and help her people. This shows how much they trusted and respected her.
