Name ▲▼ | Origin ▲▼ | Description ▲▼ |
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God name "Huvi" | Ovimbundu / central Angola, West Africa | God of hunting. All meat is kept in front of his shrines, which are decorated with poles capped by skulls. He is propitiated by dance and offerings, presided over by a priesthood.... |
Goddess name "Kianda" | Angola | A goddess of the sea. She was traditionally worshipped by throwing offerings such as food and clothing into the sea. Angola |
God name "Kianda" | Kimbundu / Angola, southern Africa | God of the sea. Guardian of the Atlantic Ocean and its creatures. Invoked by fishermen who place offerings on the spéñïś. His presence may be symbolized by a skull.... |
God name "Kianda Kimbundu" | Angola | The god of the sea & fish |
Goddess name "Kuanja" | Angola | Goddess of hunting. Angola |
God name "Musisi Ndonga" | Angola | Messenger god Angola |
God name "Osande" | Ovimbundu / central Angola, southwest Africa | Guardian deity. A benign elderly god who forms an integral part of ancestor worship. Considered to be the founder of each family lineage.... |
God name "Osande Ovimbundu" | Angola | A benevolent god that is a guardian deity |
God name "Suku" | Ovimbundu / central Angola, West Africa | Creator god. He created the sky, the rivers and mountains, and the people on earth.... |