Bachué
In today's world, Bachué has become a topic of great relevance and interest to people of all ages and areas of expertise. Since its emergence, Bachué has captured the attention of individuals and experts alike, generating debates, research and analysis around its implications and repercussions in different areas. In this article, we will explore in depth the most relevant aspects related to Bachué, from its origin to its possible future projections. We will analyze its impact on society, its influence on culture and its importance in the academic field, with the aim of offering a comprehensive and updated vision of this topic that is so significant today.
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| Bachué | |
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Mother goddess | |
| Member of Muisca religion | |
 Statue of Bachué in Medellín | |
| Other names | Furachogua |
| Affiliation | Chiminigagua (supreme being) |
| Region | Altiplano Cundiboyacense |
| Ethnic group | Muisca |
| Equivalents | |
| Greek equivalent | Gaea |
| Roman equivalent | Cybele |
| Norse equivalent | Frigg |
| Etruscan equivalent | Uni |
| Christian equivalent | Eve |
| Slavic equivalent | Mokosh |
| Hinduism equivalent | Durga |
The goddess Bachué (in Chibcha language: "the one with the naked breast"), is a mother goddess that according to the Muisca religion is the mother of humanity. She emerged of the waters in the Iguaque Lake with a baby in her arms, who grew to become her husband and populated the Earth. She received worshipping in a temple, in the area now within the municipality of Chíquiza, formerly called "San Pedro de Iguaque".
The legend tells that after she accomplished the goal of giving birth to humanity, Bachué and the parrot god, her husband, became snakes and returned to the sacred lagoon. The history of Bachué was mentioned by the Spanish chronicler, Pedro Simón in his book Noticias Historiales where he wrote that the indigenous people also called her "Furachogua" (Chibcha for: "the good woman"), and worshipped her as one of their main deities. Simón also mentions that the Muisca believed that Bachué sometimes came back from the underworld to guide her people.
See also
- Muisca women
- Rómulo Rozo – sculptor of Bachué, goddess generatriz of the Chibchas
