It was ruled by the cacique Guacanagaríx,[REF][REF] with its capital located in El Guarico, near the present-day city of Cap-Haïtien.
The cacicazgo of Marién fought against the cacicazgo Mairena, which was aided by Caonabo of the cacicazgo of Maguana for control of the mythical 'Mother' goddess Iermao.