The Tale of Deminan and the Caracaracols

In a celestial realm, four brothers, including the afflicted Deminan, live without knowing their parents. They sneak into the supreme spirit Yaya's house, accidentally creating a new world of seas by breaking a gourd. Separated from the celestial realm, they meet their grandfather Bayamanacao, who reveals their lineage. Deminan's affliction is revealed to be a blessing, marking him as a caracaracol, a link between gods and humans. Despite their power, caracaracols suffer from the same affliction, maintaining balance between worlds.

What sets Deminan apart from his brothers in the world of the gods?

• He can speak to animals.

• His skin is covered in painful scabs.

• He is taller than the others.

• He has wings.

What event leads to the creation of the world of seas?

• The brothers sing a powerful song.

• The supreme spirit Yaya creates it.

• A giant gourd is broken, releasing a deluge.

• The brothers plant a magical seed.

Who reveals the brothers' lineage to them?

• The supreme spirit Yaya

• A wise old turtle

• Bayamanacao

• The Earth Mother Goddess Itibi Cahubaba

What emerges from Deminan's back after Bayamanacao's curse?

• A turtle

• A bird

• A snake

• A fish

What does the turtle symbolize in Deminan's story?

• The connection between sea and land

• The power of the gods

• The strength of the brothers

• The wisdom of the elders

What is the significance of the cassava bread given by Bayamanacao?

• It grants immortality.

• It reveals the brothers' lineage.

• It cures Deminan's affliction.

• It allows them to return to the celestial realm.

What realization does Deminan come to after recovering from his delirium?

• He is a caracaracol, able to communicate with the gods.

• He is the only one who can break the curse.

• He is destined to rule the world of humans.

• He must return to the celestial realm.

What role do the caracaracols play in the world of humans?

• They are warriors who protect the islands.

• They are healers who cure diseases.

• They are builders of great cities.

• They maintain the balance between people and gods.

What is the price of the caracaracols' unique power?

• They cannot speak to humans.

• They are unable to return to the celestial realm.

• They continue to suffer from the illness that marked Deminan.

• They must live in isolation.

How are the caracaracols represented in Taino carvings?

• As powerful warriors

• As giant sea creatures

• With a swollen back and emaciated arms

• With wings and halos