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Rain god of the Wayuu people
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Huya (in Wayuu: Juyá, pronounced [huˈja]) is the name of the rain god of the Wayuu people of Venezuela and Colombia.

The minor planet 38628 Huya is named after this figure.

References

  1. Schmadel, Lutz D. (2006). "(38628) Huya [39.4, 0.27, 15.5]". Dictionary of Minor Planet Names – (38628) Huya, Addendum to Fifth Edition: 2003–2005. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. p. 205. doi:10.1007/978-3-540-34361-5_2420. ISBN 978-3-540-34361-5.


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