Magec

This article is about the Tenerife deity. For other uses, see Magec (disambiguation).

Magec (Guanche Berber Ma-ɣeq, "possesses radiance" or "mother of brightness" ^[1]), in Tenerife,^[2] was a deity in the ancient Berber mythology. He or she was god or goddess (actual gender is unknown) of the Sun and the light and also thought to be one of the principal divinities in Guanche religion. According to legend, Magec was captured by Guayota and held him or her prisoner inside Teide; Magec was later liberated by Achamán.

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Cultural domain of Canary Islands

History	Guanches Pre-colonial times Conquest Treaty of Alcáçovas First Battle of Acentejo Kingdom of the Canary Islands Battle of Aguere Second Battle of Acentejo Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (1657) Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (1797) Spanish transition Autonomous community Canarian Parliament

Languages	Guanche^† Canarian (Spanish) Gomeran Whistle

Mythology	Gara and Jonay Achamán Achuguayo Achuhucanac Chaxiraxi Chijoraji Guayota Magec Maxios Tibicena

Sports	Bola canaria Canarian wrestling Juego del Palo Salto del pastor Open Lanzarote Island Open Costa Adeje

Cuisine	Almogrote Canarian arepa Canarian wrinkly potatoes Gofio Malvasia Majorero Miel de palma Mojo Pasteles Ropa vieja Sancocho Sangria Tropical beer Wines

Musical instruments	Chácaras Timple

Traditions	Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival of Las Palmas Bajada (festival) Cavalcade of Magi Holy Week Virgin of Candelaria Cristo de La Laguna Akelarre

Symbols places of the Canary Islands	Teide Auditorio de Tenerife Garajonay Caldera de Taburiente

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Magec

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