tekajyä
Tekajyä is a term originating from the Guarani language, often translated as "spirit of the forest" or "forest soul." It refers to a mystical and protective entity believed to inhabit and safeguard the natural environment, particularly the forests of Paraguay and surrounding regions. This concept is deeply embedded in the spiritual and cultural traditions of the Guarani people, who view the natural world as sacred and interconnected.
The tekajyä is not typically depicted in a singular, anthropomorphic form. Instead, it is understood as a
Indigenous communities often perform rituals and ceremonies to honor and appease the tekajyä, seeking its blessings