Magec ( Guanche Berber ''Ma-ɣeq'', 'possesses radiance' or 'mother of brightness' ), in

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,Prehistoria de Canarias
was a deity in the ancient Berber mythology. Magec was god or goddess (actual gender is unknown) of the

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and light and is thought to be one of the principal divinities in the

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religion. According to legend, Magec was captured by Guayota and held prisoner inside Teide before later being liberated by Achamán.

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{{Culture of Canary Islands Guanche deities Berber deities Solar deities

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