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.[1]

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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