![]() He has two characteristics of good and evil and due to his duality, Adroa’s body is divided into two. Adroa was said to have created the first man, Gborogboro, and the first woman, Meme and they were also twins. He often provides advice to Baganda kings during times of war, diseases, as well as, other catastrophic events.Īdroa is the supreme god or spirit of the Lugbara community in Uganda and Congo, who was known as Adroa ‘ba o’bapiri, which means ‘God the creator of men’. Kibuka is the younger brother of Mukasa, the god of prosperity and harvest. ![]() He is the son of the trickster, Ananse who lived on earth as the Patron god of the Asanti and is thought to be a war god. Kibuka, also known as Kibuuka, is a member of the Balubaale or Pantheon of gods in the religion of Baganda people of Uganda. He is the god of vengeance, social order and protection. Sango is considered to be one of the most powerful rulers that Yorubaland has ever produced and he is also regarded as the most powerful god in Africa. Sango, the god of thunder, is a deity in Yoruba religion, who is powerful and is known for his powerful double axe that he uses in striking an offender down with lighting and thunder. She protects both young and old and appears only to the ‘pure in heart.’ Inkosazana is said to appear in mucky waters as well as misty clouds and is preoccupied with matters relating to female virgins. Inkosazana is specifically associated with agriculture and fertility. She is revered as the ‘mermaid.’ She is a shape shifter, although she often appears as a mermaid since she is said to dwell in water. She gave birth to the first Rain Queen, known as Modjadji, which means, ‘ruler of the day’.Īlso known as Nomkhubuluwana, Inkosazana is a Zulu goddess. In another version, a man called Mokoto had a vision that he had to marry his daughter to create a matrilineal dynasty. One of these stories is that of an old chief, in the 16th century, who was told by his ancestors to impregnate his daughter, Dzugundini, so that she would acquire rainmaking skills. There are lots of stories relating to the creation and history of rain queens. The Rain Queen is believed to have special powers, including the ability to control the clouds and rainfall. Its spirit lives in the body of a young woman, who is considered the queen of Balobedu.
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