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The scene on the chief is symbolizing peace between Castilians and Guanches, the latter are represented by the naked arm of their princess Isora, who gave, according to a legend, the name of the municipality. The mountain on the base is the Viejo, also called Chamorra, while the tree is the so called Almácigo de Chajajo, being considered as a symbol of the municipality for ages. | The scene on the chief is symbolizing peace between Castilians and Guanches, the latter are represented by the naked arm of their princess Isora, who gave, according to a legend, the name of the municipality. The mountain on the base is the Viejo, also called Chamorra, while the tree is the so called Almácigo de Chajajo, being considered as a symbol of the municipality for ages. | ||
The | The 8-point stars, according to terms of Spanish heraldry images of the morning star or evening star, i.e. the planet | ||
Venus. (You can see this in the blow-up image of source.) These stars here are symbols of Virgin St. Mary of the Lights, the municipalities patron. One of their titles, used in adoration, is "guardian"(span: guía), forming the other part of the municipalities name. | Venus. (You can see this in the blow-up image of source.) These stars here are symbols of Virgin St. Mary of the Lights, the municipalities patron. One of their titles, used in adoration, is "guardian"(span: guía), forming the other part of the municipalities name. | ||