Avanyu / Awanyu
The Tewa / Tano of Pueblo Native Americans in Rio Grande share the Pueblo culture. Their language is only of five that was spoken by the Pueblo of New Mexico. The Avanyu / Awanyu is believed to be the guardian of water in the form of a horned serpent with curves like water flowing or lightning. The deity is seen drawn on cave walls in New Mexico and Arizona.
