Due to the dangerous conditions, they were working in, the workers revolted. As a way of deterring other potential up rises, they created a deity, El Tío. According to the Spaniards, El Tío is God of the mountain, who protects the miners but also could cause destruction. His statutes are placed in the entrance of each mine as a reminder. As means of offerings, the miners leave behind alcohol, tobacco and cocoa leaves in order to receive protection and give thanks for the productive days. This worked in the favour of the Spaniards because it controlled rebellious activities as well as reinforced their expansion of Christianity as salvation (Chasteen, 2001,
Due to the dangerous conditions, they were working in, the workers revolted. As a way of deterring other potential up rises, they created a deity, El Tío. According to the Spaniards, El Tío is God of the mountain, who protects the miners but also could cause destruction. His statutes are placed in the entrance of each mine as a reminder. As means of offerings, the miners leave behind alcohol, tobacco and cocoa leaves in order to receive protection and give thanks for the productive days. This worked in the favour of the Spaniards because it controlled rebellious activities as well as reinforced their expansion of Christianity as salvation (Chasteen, 2001,