Yocahu And Guacar/Jurakan

Yocahu was the primary God of the Taino and is associated with the Yuca and all life sustaining forces within nature. Yocahu is the designer of the sun, moon and physical world (Ayi) and described as the bringer of light (Cuyo), life (Goeiza) and order. Yocahu was responsible for creating the masculine spirit of fertility, Locuo, whom he created in his own image, from the elements. Yocahu later tried to create the first woman with the help of his brother Guacar, but their efforts were unsuccessful, leading to a rift between them. Guacar, who envied his brothers role in creation, felt betrayed by his brother Yocahu, who chose to create the first entity, Locuo, without him. Enraged by his brothers actions Guacar allowed envy and jealousy to consume him filling him with wrath which transformed him into Juracan, the destructive force of storms and the powers behind the winds. Jurakan, according to oral tradition represents the spiritual polar opposite of Yocahu. Guacar represents the spirit of the dead {Ahia- Death) While Yocahu represents the spirit of the living (Goeiza - Life) and the source of the sacred animating force that allows us to be active called Hu in Taino) Guacar allies himself with Coaybay (Spirits of darkness) while Yocahu is known as the designer of the sun, natures source of light (Cuyo) Yocahu brings order, while Guacar believes in chaos.