Teju Jagua
Ringkasan
Teju Jagua adalah kadal raksasa berkepala anjing, putra pertama Tau dan Kerana dalam mitologi Guaraní. Ia dianggap penguasa gua serta pelindung buah dan harta terpendam.
Teju Jagua is a giant dog-headed lizard, first son of Tau and Kerana in Guaraní mythology. He is considered lord of the caves and protector of fruit and buried treasure.
Kisah dan tradisi
Teju Jagua adalah putra pertama Tau dan Kerana, salah satu dari tujuh monster legendaris mitologi Guaraní. Ia digambarkan sebagai kadal raksasa berkepala anjing; menurut ensiklopedia daring kepalanya tujuh dengan mata yang menyemburkan api, sedangkan sebagian versi menyebut hanya satu kepala anjing raksasa. Semua versi sepakat bahwa kemampuannya bergerak terbatas, dan keturunan Tau konon dikutuk berwujud cacat dan mengerikan. Ia dianggap penguasa gua dan pelindung buah. Sarangnya konon berada di salah satu jurang di bukit legendaris Yaguarón, dan penduduk setempat menganggap tugasnya menjaga pohon dan buah. Ia juga dipandang sebagai monster yang melindungi harta tersembunyi bangsa Guaraní; kulitnya berkilau karena berguling di debu emas. Sumber-sumber berbeda tentang sifat dan makanannya. Ensiklopedia daring menyebut keganasannya diredam oleh pilihan Tupã sehingga ia tenang dan tidak berbahaya, meski ditakuti karena tatapan apinya, dan ia makan buah serta madu pemberian saudaranya Yasy Yateré. Sumber museum mencatat bahwa banyak orang percaya ia membawa korban ke gua untuk melahapnya, sementara penduduk Yaguarón percaya ia hanya makan buah dan madu liar.
Teju Jagua is the first son of Tau and Kerana, one of the seven legendary monsters of Guaraní mythology. He is described as a giant lizard with a dog's head; according to the online encyclopedia he has seven heads and eyes that shoot fire, while some versions say only one giant dog head. All versions agree that his ability to move is limited, and Tau's descendants were said to be cursed with a deformed and monstrous appearance. He is considered lord of the caves and protector of fruit. His lair was said to be in one of the abysses of the legendary Yaguarón hill, and the locals saw his mission as looking after trees and fruit. He is also seen as the monster who protected the hidden treasures of the Guaraní people; his skin shone from rolling in gold dust. Sources differ on his nature and diet. The online encyclopedia says his ferocity was tempered by Tupã's choice so that he is calm and harmless, though feared for his fiery gaze, and that he eats fruit and honey given by his brother Yasy Yateré. The museum source records that many believe he carried victims to the cavern to devour them, while the people of Yaguarón believed he ate only fruit and wild honey.
Fakta utama
- Budaya / Culture
- Tradisi Guaraní
- Kawasan / Region
- Amerika Selatan
- Klasifikasi / Classification
- Monster
- Habitat
- Cave
- Kemampuan / Abilities
- Tatapan api
Tahukah kamu? / Did you know?
Kulit Teju Jagua konon berkilau seperti emas dan batu mulia karena ia berguling di atas debu emas.
Teju Jagua's skin was said to shine like gold and precious stones because he rolled on gold dust.