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This is a list of African spirits as well as deities found within the traditional African religions. It also covers spirits as well as deities found within the African religions—which is mostly derived from traditional African religions. Additionally, prominent mythic figures including heroes and legendary creatures may also be included in ...
The Caduceus, symbol of God Ningishzida, on the libation vase of Sumerian ruler Gudea, circa 2100 BCE. Snake worship is devotion to serpent deities. The tradition is nearly universal in the religions and mythologies of ancient cultures, [1] where snakes were seen as the holders of knowledge, strength, and renewal. [2]
Pages in category "Snake gods" The following 48 pages are in this category, out of 48 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Abu (god) Abzu; Agunua;
Snake gods (2 C, 48 P) F. Feathered serpent deities (1 C, 6 P) N. Nāgas (31 P) R. Rainbow serpent deities (6 P) Pages in category "Snake deities" The following 5 ...
In Egypt the snake has healing abilities. Hymns and offerings were made to it since it was believed that the Goddess could manifest through the snake. "In a hymn to the goddess Mertseger, a workman on the Necropolis of Thebes relates how the goddess came to him in the form of a snake to heal his illness (Bunn1967:617). [4]
ǀKaggen pronounced IPA: (more accurately ǀKágge̥n or ǀKaggən, [1] sometimes spelled as Cagn, [ǀaɡən] [2] and sometimes called Mantis) is a demiurge and folk hero of the San people of southern Africa. [3] He is a trickster god who can shape shift, usually taking the form of a praying mantis but also a bull eland, a louse, a snake, and a ...
Considered in many sources as the female half of Damballa's twin spirit, the names Da Ayida Hwedo, Dan Ayida Hwedo, and Dan Aida Wedo have also been used to refer to her. [7] Thought to have existed before the Earth, Ayida-Weddo assisted the creator goddess Mawu-Lisa in the formation of the world, and is responsible for holding together the ...
In the Mwindo Epic, it made a blood pact with Nkuba, the Nyanga lightning god. [1] Southern African dragons Grootslang: An elephant-sized serpent that dwells in a cave in Richtersveld, South Africa. Its name means "big snake" in Afrikaans. Monyohe: A dragon-like serpent in Sotho mythology. Tsonga dragons Masingi