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Magec (Guanche Berber Ma-ɣeq, "possesses radiance" or "mother of brightness" ^[1]), in Tenerife,^[2] was a deity in the ancient Berber mythology. He or she was god or goddess (actual gender is unknown) of the Sun and the light and also thought to be one of the principal divinities in Guanche religion. According to legend, Magec was captured by Guayota and held him or her prisoner inside Teide; Magec was later liberated by Achamán.

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^ Insuloamaziq
^ Prehistoria de Canarias Archived 2010-03-29 at the Wayback Machine

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History	Guanches Bimbache Pre-colonial times Conquest Treaty of Alcáçovas First Battle of Acentejo Kingdom of the Canary Islands Battle of Aguere Second Battle of Acentejo Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (1657) Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (1797) Spanish transition Autonomous community Canarian Parliament	G-clef
Languages	Guanche^† Canarian (Spanish) Gomeran Whistle
Mythology	Gara and Jonay Achamán Achuguayo Achuhucanac Chaxiraxi Chijoraji Guayota Magec Maxios Tibicena
Historic sites	Bienes de Interés Cultural (Las Palmas) Bienes de Interés Cultural (Tenerife) Castillo de San José Caves of Valeron Four Doors cave Guayadeque ravine Las Palmas Cathedral El Maipés Necropolis Museo Canario Painted Cave, Galdar Church of San Juan Bautista
Museums and galleries	Archaeological Museum of Puerto de la Cruz Atlantic Center of Modern Art Castle of San Cristóbal (Santa Cruz de Tenerife) Centro de Fotografía Isla de Tenerife Castillo de San José Elder Museum of Science and Technology Museo Canario Museum of the History of Tenerife Museo de la Naturaleza y Arqueología Museo Municipal de Bellas Artes de Santa Cruz de Tenerife Museum of Science and the Cosmos Tenerife Espacio de las Artes
Cuisine	Almogrote Canarian arepa Canarian wrinkly potatoes Gofio Malvasia Majorero Miel de palma Mojo Pasteles Ropa vieja Sancocho Sangria Tropical beer Wines
Musical instruments	Chácaras Timple
Traditions	Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival of Las Palmas Bajada (festival) Cavalcade of Magi Holy Week Virgin of Candelaria Cristo de La Laguna Akelarre
Sports	Bola canaria Canarian wrestling Juego del Palo Salto del pastor Open Lanzarote Island Open Costa Adeje
Symbols places of the Canary Islands	Teide Auditorio de Tenerife Garajonay Caldera de Taburiente
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-'''Magec''' ([[Guanche language|Guanche Berber]] ''Ma-ɣeq'', "possesses radiance" or "mother of brightness" <ref>[http://insuloamaziq.blogspot.com.es/2012/09/magec.html?q=magec Insuloamaziq]</ref>), in [[Tenerife]],<ref>[http://jrolo.iespana.es/prehistoria.htm Prehistoria de Canarias]</ref> was a deity in the ancient [[Berber mythology]]. He or she was god or goddess (actual gender is unknown) of the [[Sun]] and the light and also thought to be one of the principal divinities in [[Guanches|Guanche]] religion. According to legend, Magec was captured by [[Guayota]] and held him or her prisoner inside [[Teide]]; Magec was later liberated by [[Achamán]].
+'''Magec''' ([[Guanche language|Guanche Berber]] ''Ma-ɣeq'', "possesses radiance" or "mother of brightness" <ref>[http://insuloamaziq.blogspot.com.es/2012/09/magec.html?q=magec Insuloamaziq]</ref>), in [[Tenerife]],<ref>[http://jrolo.iespana.es/prehistoria.htm Prehistoria de Canarias] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100329110935/http://jrolo.iespana.es/prehistoria.htm |date=2010-03-29 }}</ref> was a deity in the ancient [[Berber mythology]]. He or she was god or goddess (actual gender is unknown) of the [[Sun]] and the light and also thought to be one of the principal divinities in [[Guanches|Guanche]] religion. According to legend, Magec was captured by [[Guayota]] and held him or her prisoner inside [[Teide]]; Magec was later liberated by [[Achamán]].
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