Tupa

Tupã (pronounced too-PAHN) is a deity in the Guarani mythology of South America, often associated with thunder and lightning. In the Guarani language, the term Tupã translates to "the thunderer" or "the god of thunder." The deity is also known by various names in other indigenous languages and cultures of the region, such as Tupã in Tupi, Tupã in Portuguese, and Tupã in Spanish. Tupã is considered a powerful and benevolent god who brings rain and fertility to the land. In some traditions, Tupã is depicted as a creator god who shaped the world and its inhabitants. The worship of Tupã was widespread among the indigenous peoples of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina before the arrival of European colonizers. The deity remains an important figure in the cultural and spiritual heritage of these regions, with various festivals and rituals still honoring Tupã's influence on nature and agriculture.