The 12 Kingdoms of Benahoare ________________________________________
La Palma was known to its original inhabitants, the Guanches, by the name of Benahoare. The island was divided into the following 12 kingdoms:
• Aridane. From Tazacorte to the Cuevas de Herrera including the current districts of Tazacorte, Los Llanos and EL Paso. Ruled by Mayantigo-Aganeye.
• Tijuya. South of Aridane, down to the Tamanca mountain. Ruled by Chedey.
• Guehebey . From the Tamanca mountain south towards Fuencaliente. Ruled by Tamanca.
• Ahenguareme. From the southern tip of the island up to the boundary of Mazo. Ruled by the brothers Echentire and Azuquaje.
• Tigalate.The district of Mazo as for north as Las Brenas. Ruled by the brothers Juguiro and Garehagua.
• Tedote. The districts of Las Brenas and Santa Cruz de La Palma, as far north as Puntallana. Ruled by Tinisuaga, Agacencie and Bentacayse.
• Tenagua. The district of Puntallana. Ruled by Atabara.
• Adeyahamen. The district of San Andres y Sauces. Ruled by Bediesta.
• Tagaragre. The district of Barlovento. Ruled by Autinmara.
• Tegalgen. North of the island, round to the barranco de Izcagua. Ruled by Bediesta.
• Tijarafe. The present-day district of Tijarafe, down to El Time. Ruled by Atogmatoma.
• Acero. The Caldera de Taburiente. Ruled by Tanausu.
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