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单词 Kaaju
释义

Kaaju

Maquiritari

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [kaːhu]

Proper noun

Kaaju

  1. Synonym of Odo'sha (evil brother of Wanadi, Devil)

Usage notes

According to Guss, ‘although interchangeable, “Odosha” is the general name for all the evil and negative forces of the universe, whereas “Kahu” or “Kahushawa” is the secret, specific name of the devil himself.’ Other sources treat the two terms as equivalent.

References

  • de Civrieux, Marc (1980), “Kahu (also Kahushawa)”, in ,  David M. Guss, transl., Watunna: An Orinoco Creation Cycle, San Francisco: North Point Press, →ISBN
  • Guss, David M. (1989) To Weave and Sing: Art, Symbol, and Narrative in the South American Rain Forest, Berkeley and Los Angeles: University of California Press, →ISBN, page 54, 229
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