Spring Equinox
The Caney ceremony of Equinox is a celebration of beginnings and endings. There is Spring Equinox and Fall Equinox. Spring Equinox is the Birth time…
Category: Oral Traditions and Legends
What is a Behike (Taino)?
The behike is a ceremonial leader, a teacher and a moral and ethical model for the community. She or he should be an example of…
Karaya Taino Meaning?
Karaya is the moon spirit. She has the responsibility of marking out the 28 day period of Ata Bey’s fertility. Since the 28 day cycle…
Caney Cosmic View
The Upper Realm (the sky) – Dominio celestial “Turey” The Middle Realm – Dominio terrestre “Ku” The lower Underworld Realm – Dominio del Inframundo “Koa…