Arikute

Arikute
   Younger of two brothers, heroes of a deluge story in the Tupi-Guarani Creation Legend. The elder brother was named Tawenduare. In another version Arikute, the god of night, is daily vanquished by his brother Tawenduare, the god of day. It is a constantly renewed daily combat. See also Irin Mage and Monan.

Who’s Who in non-classical mythology . . 2014.

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