Magwayen

Cebuano thumb|250px|Representation of Magwayen Etymology Likely from ceb gwayan or ceb kawayan bamboo, referring to the primordial bamboo from which the first humans emerged in Visayan creation myths. Pronunciation magwayen Proper noun Magwayen + ceb Visayan mythology The primordial deity of the sea and the first waters. The ferrywoman of the dead who transports souls across the spirit-river (Lalangban) to the underworld (Sulad). In some traditions, the parent of the sea-breeze deity, Lihangin, and the grandmother of the first humans. Usage notes The association with bamboo (kawayan) links Magwayen to the origin of life, as she is often credited with helping to craft the bamboo from which the first man (Sikalak) and woman (Sikabay) stepped forth. Related terms ceb kawayan bamboo ceb dagat sea ceb kalag soul ceb Deities Visayan mythology Water