Rudá

Rudá is the god of love, as well as its messenger, in Tupi-Guarani mythology. His function is to promote the perpetuation of all creatures, awakening love in the hearts of men.

Legend
Rudá is the god of love in Tupi-Guarani mythology. Cupid angel responsible for arrowing and softening the hard hearts of the warrior Indians and preparing them for love.

According to legends, he lives in the clouds and his job is to awaken love. He is equivalent to the god Eros of Greek mythology and Cupid of Roman mythology. The Indian women sing songs to the god, looking for husbands. He is one of the three great Tupi deities, along with Guaraci and Jaci. Rudá is responsible for the full moon (Cairê) and the new moon (Catiti).