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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 ...
Pages in category "African gods" The following 59 pages are in this category, out of 59 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Abassi (spirit) Abonsam;
Pages in category "Names of God in African traditional religions" The following 22 pages are in this category, out of 22 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
African gods (10 C, 59 P) B. Bantu deities (13 P) Berber deities (3 C, 1 P) C. ... List of African deities and mythological figures; N. Njambe (god) Nyankapon-Nyame ...
Traditional African religions generally hold the beliefs of life after death (a spirit world or realms, in which spirits, but also gods reside), with some also having a concept of reincarnation, in which deceased humans may reincarnate into their family lineage (blood lineage), if they want to, or have something to do.
Poster of a Mami Wata, "serpent priestess" painted ca. 1926 by German artist Schleisinger, displayed in shrines as a popular image of Mami Wata in Africa and in the Diaspora. [1] [2] North Africa. Berber deities. Guanche deities; Egyptian deities; Osiris, lord of the dead. His green skin symbolizes rebirth. Sub-Saharan Africa. African deities ...
African traditional religion is inextricably linked to the culture of the African people. In Africa religion has been understood as an integral part of life in which every aspect was knit together into a coherent system of thought and action, giving significance and meaning and providing abiding and satisfying values.
This is an index of lists of deities of the different religions, cultures and mythologies of the world.. List of deities by classification; Lists of deities by cultural sphere