While scholarly argument postulates Tío to have been a sort of Spanish invented frightening god/boogeyman and thus a corruption of Dios, [21] the popular notion is that the miners avoid the derogatory supay and call him Tío, or "uncle". [22]

El Tío (The Uncle) is the legendary Lord of the Underworld and protector of the mine in the folklore and religion of the mining society of Bolivia, especially the silver mine of Cerro Rico, Potosí, Bolivia, but also the whole Altiplano region extending to neighboring countries.

The Tío Supay (Uncle Supay) is the Incan god of death, whose worship predates the Spanish conquest. Incans and their descendants, the Quechua and Aymara peoples, prayed and made offerings to Supay to propitiate him.

Nov 10, 2017 · Supay’s associations with Carnival began in the late eighteenth century, and he is now its star and main symbol. According to legend, El Tio lives underground in mines and caves. He only ventures out one day a year on Carnival Sunday, the day of temptation.

Aug 10, 2024 · In the mines of highland Bolivia, "El Tío" is the familiar name for the spirit owner of the mountain, who is also known as Huari or Supay. He is closely related to similar figures found in mines in Peru called "muqui".

Según la mitología incaica, el término Supay comprende a una raza entera de demonios, así como también al dios de la muerte, dueño del inframundo y de una raza de guerreros abisales.

Carnival sees a blending of Catholic and Indian rituals, mixing the Virgin and Devil teachings of the Catholic religion with the Indian ideas of Pachamama and Tio Supay. El Tio, the most recognised icon of Carnival, is a malevolent character who transforms into the Devil for Carnival.

Supay, an eminent deity in Inca mythology, holds sway as the god of death, his roots deeply entwined with the ancient Inca civilization of Peru. Revered and feared in equal measure, he commands the underworld, known as Uku Pacha. His prominence underscores the intricate cosmology and spiritual convictions prevalent among the Andean peoples.

Dec 3, 2023 · Denominaban a sus seres queridos fallecidos como Supay y creían que habitaban el ukhupacha (mundo subterráneo), donde trabajaban para llevar fertilidad a la tierra.

En el ámbito minero rural, el “supay” es considerado el “dueño de los minerales”, el “Tío”. Tristan Platt manifiesta que se encuentra muy cercano a “wari”, patrón de los mineros. La suposición nace por las similitudes que tiene la descripción de este antiguo dios con la visión del “supay”.