Teju Jagua

First-born of the seven monsters; seven-dog-headed lizard, lord of caves and fruits (González Torres; Colmán 1929). Child of Tau + Keraná; wired as sibling of the other six. Type 'deity': offspring of the spirit Tau.

Parentage

• Tau
• Keraná

Domains

• lordship of caverns
• guardianship of fruits and hidden riches

Powers

• exist as a giant lizard with seven dog-heads
• shoot fire from his eyes

Relations

• sibling: Mbói Tu'ĩ
• sibling: Moñái
• sibling: Jasy Jateré
• sibling: Kurupi
• sibling: Ao Ao
• sibling: Luisón

Sources

• Dionisio M. González Torres, Folklore del Paraguay (Asunción, 1980s; repr. 1995)
• Narciso R. Colmán, Ñande Ypy Kuéra (1929)