Temioua

Temioua: In the Creation Legend of the Uapes, a branch of the Tupi-Guarani Indians, a girl of this name fled from her home to avoid an undesirable marriage and subsequently became the wife of a Yacami chief. She brought forth two eggs from which were hatched a boy, Pinon, who became the constellation Orion, and his sister, who became the Pleiades.

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Pinon — In the Creation Legend of the Uapes, a branch of the Tupi Guarani Indians, he was the son of Temioua and was born girdled with a star serpent, and subsequently became the constellation Orion. His sister, born with seven stars, became the… … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Tupi-Guarani Creation Legends — This group of Brazilian tribes have a series of Creation Legends presumably arising from a common original, but which now differ considerably in detail. In one of these Monan, being vexed with mankind, determined to destroy the world by fire,… … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Uapes Indians — A subsidiary tribe of the Tupi Guarani Indians. Their culture heroes were Jurupari, Pinon, and Temioua … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology

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