Eschetewuarha

Eschetewuarha ("Mother of the universe") is a mother goddess of the Chamacoco people. She is the dominant deity in Chamacoco mythology.^[1]

Eschetewuarha is described as the mother of many spirits known as guarã,^[2] including forest spirits,^[1] as well as of the Osasero birds, who are associated with clouds. Eschetewuarha is the wife of the Great Spirit, who she controls and dominates.^[3] As the mother of clouds, Eschetewuarha controls rain, and she ensures that mankind obtain water and the Sun does not burn the earth.^[2] In return, Eschetewuarha expects people to send songs to her every night. If they failed to do so, Eschetewuarha will punish them.^[1]

Eschetewuarha is comparable to Gauteovan, the mother goddess of the Kogi people.^[1]