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Makunaima is a
genus of
freshwater fish in the
family Characidae of the
order Characiformes. They are all
endemic to
freshwater habitats in
South America...
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savannahs of the Gran
Sabana — and the
activities of the
creator hero
Makunaíma.
Makunaíma is
described as an
individual or a
group of brothers, sons of the...
- The
diamond tetra (
Makunaima pittieri) is a
small freshwater fish of the
characin family (family Characidae) of
order Characiformes. It is
found in and...
- slash-and-burn
subsistence lifestyle. A
story tells that the
great spirit Makunaima climbed a tree,
cutting off
pieces with his axe; when they
landed on the...
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Mythological figures like
Makunaima, Kanaima,
Iwarrika and Sigu are an
important part of
their culture. The most
important god is
Makunaima because, in their...
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feature Makunaima as a
legendary culture hero who
slays monsters, in more
recent texts those exploits are
ascribed to Sigu
instead while Makunaima becomes...
- "
Makunaima" (also
transcribed as "Macunaima" or "Makonaima"), is the name of a
creator god for
various ethnic groups in the Amazon. Macunaíma may also...
- Lino Figueroa, a Pemon,
author of
Makunaima,
demonstrating the
Pemon Language....
- children, the
benevolent Insikiran (Inshkirung) and his
malevolent brother Makunaima (or Negi) who
created fire, as well as diseases, and they also believe...
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myths and cultures. The tale was
heavily based on the
Taulipang myth,
Makunaima,
which gave the tale its
mythical structure. One of the story's central...
