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Pangool, appearing as an ancestral Serer spirit emerging between the material and spirit worlds

Pangool : Ancestral Spirits of the Serer Tradition

January 2, 2026

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African African Spirits Ancestral Healing Justice Protection Serer Serer Spirits Spirits West African West African Spirits

Matsieng from Tswana tradition, semi-divine and non-human yet humanoid, emerging from an ancient sandstone fissure in the earth

Matsieng : The Primordial Ancestor of Tswana Tradition

January 1, 2026

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African African Spirits Ancestral Creation Giant Primordial Rain Southern African Southern African Spirits Spirits Tswana Tswana Spirits

A tall humanoid divine figure representing Takhar from Serer belief

Takhar : The Serer Deity of Justice and Moral Balance

January 1, 2026

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1767178232178{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Serer Mythology Classification Demigods Family Members N/A Region Senegal, The Gambia, Mauritania Associated With Justice, Retribution, Moral order, Protection against witchcraft [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Takhar Introduction Takhar, also rendered as Taahkarr in Serer and Cangin languages,

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African African Demigods Demigods Justice Protection Serer Serer Demigods West African West African Demigods

Olorun, composed of radiant celestial light rather than solid flesh, standing within an endless sky realm.

Olorun : The Supreme Creator in Yoruba Belief

December 21, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1766314495609{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Yoruba Mythology Classification Gods Family Members N/A Region Nigeria Associated With Creation, Ase [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Olorun Introduction Olorun stands at the summit of Yoruba cosmology as the supreme, self-existent source of all creation. Often identified

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Chauta as a divine cosmic entity emerging from storm clouds

Chauta : The Supreme Creator of the Chewa Tradition

December 21, 2025

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African African Gods Chewa Chewa Gods Creation Fertility Gods Rain Southern African Southern African Gods Supreme

divine female figure representing Nasilele, the Lozi goddess of fertility and continuity.

Nasilele : The Lozi Goddess of Fertility and Divine Lineage

December 21, 2025

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African African Gods Fertility Gods Lozi Lozi Gods Mother Royalty Southern African Southern African Gods

Imana shown as a calm humanoid presence overlooking Rwanda’s hills.

Imana : The Supreme Creator in Rwandan Belief

December 20, 2025

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African African Gods Creation East African East African Gods Fertility Gods Justice Rain Rwandan Rwandan Gods

Nyaminyambi, tall and commanding, with a serene yet powerful expression

Nyaminyambi : The Supreme Creator in Chokwe Belief

December 19, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1766301329406{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Chokwe Mythology Classification Gods Family Members N/A Region Angola, Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo Associated With Creation [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Nyaminyambi Introduction Nyaminyambi stands at the apex of Chokwe cosmology as the supreme creator and

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African African Gods Chokwe Chokwe Gods Creation Gods Southern African Southern African Gods

Nkya from Nkole oral tradition, portrayed as an early human figure standing on barren primordial earth

Nkya : The Restless Figure in Nkole Creation Belief

December 19, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1766114222879{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Nkole Mythology Classification Spirits Family Members Ruhanga (Brother) Region Uganda Associated With Creation, Impatience, Human limitation, Tools, [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Nkya Introduction Nkole oral tradition, preserved among the Banyankole people of southwestern Uganda, places the creator

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African African Spirits Creation East African East African Spirits Nkole Nkole Spirits Spirits

Ogo, the primordial being from Dogon cosmology, depicted in his original unfinished divine form before transformation

Ogo : The Rebel Spirit Behind Disorder in Dogon Belief

December 18, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1766060102674{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Dogon Mythology Classification Spirits Family Members Nommo (Sibling) Region Mali Associated With Chaos, Imbalance, Language [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Ogo Introduction Among the Dogon people of Mali, cosmology is not an abstract philosophy but a lived framework

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African African Spirits Chaos Dogon Dogon Spirits Primordial Spirits West African West African Spirits

Tororut, the supreme Kalenjin sky deity, portrayed as a towering humanoid figure with vast luminous wings

Tororut : The Supreme Sky Deity of the Kalenjin People

December 18, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1766026150552{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Kalenjin Mythology Classification Spirits Family Members Seta (Wife), Arawa, Ilat, Kokel, Topogh (Children) Region Kenya Associated With Creation, Sky, Weather, Lightning, Thunder [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Tororut Introduction Tororut occupies a commanding place in the spiritual worldview

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African African Gods Creation East African East African Gods Gods Kalenjin Kalenjin Gods Lightning Sky Thunder

Nommo, ancient amphibious ancestral spirits from Dogon belief, depicted as tall humanoid beings with subtle aquatic features.

Nommo : Amphibious Ancestral Spirits of the Dogon Cosmos

December 16, 2025

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African African Spirits Ancestral Dogon Dogon Spirits Fertility Spirits Water West African West African Spirits

Egbesu, the African god of justice and sacred war, shown in a humanoid divine form

Egbesu : The Ijaw God of Justice, War, and Moral Order

December 13, 2025

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African African Gods Gods Ijaw Ijaw Gods Justice War West African West African Gods

Mekuku, the heroic warrior of Fang mythology, depicted as a tall, muscular Central African figure standing in a dense equatorial forest.

Mekuku : Legendary Protector of the Fang People

December 12, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1765508227209{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Fang Mythology Classification Mortals Family Members N/A Region Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, and Cameroon Associated With Bravery, Warrior [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Mekuku Introduction Mekuku occupies a central place in Fang mythology, a cultural tradition shared by communities across

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African African Mortals Central African Central African Mortals Fang Fang Mortals Mortals Protection

A colossal Liqimsa monster from Borana Oromo mythology stands in the Ethiopian highlands

Liqimsa : The Monstrous Swallowers of Oromo Mythology

December 12, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1765505503096{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Oromo Mythology Classification Hybrids Family Members N/A Region Ethiopia Associated With Fear, Devouring [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Liqimsa Introduction In the traditional lore of the Borana Oromo people of Ethiopia, the Liqimsa stand among the most fearsome beings

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African African Hybrids East African East African Hybrids Elephant Hybrids Oromo Oromo Hybrids

Ataa Naa Nyonmo as an androgynous divine figure blending masculine and feminine traits.

Ataa Naa Nyonmo : The Supreme God of Ga-Adangbe Spirituality

December 11, 2025

Ga Adangbe Gods

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African African Gods Creation Ga Adangbe Ga Adangbe Gods Gods Supreme West African West African Gods

Angabo, the Ethiopian serpent-slaying hero, shown as the central figure

Angabo : The Mythic Serpent-Slayer of Ethiopian Tradition

December 11, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1765418741756{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Oromo Mythlogy Classification Mortals Family Members Adhana (Father), Makeda (Daughter) Region Ethiopia Associated With Royalty, Bravery [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Angabo Introduction Angabo stands as one of the most compelling figures in Ethiopian mythological tradition, remembered primarily for

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African African Mortals East African East African Mortals Mortals Oromo Oromo Mortals Royalty

Gbayi as an ethereal figure made of radiant golden light

Gbayi : The Primordial Force in Banda Belief

December 9, 2025

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African African Gods Banda Banda Gods Central African Central African Gods Creation Gods

Boudinga, the Nzebi ancestral twin, depicted as a youthful Central African woman

Boudinga : The Sacred Twin Rooted in Nzebi Identity

December 8, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1765166017141{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Nzebi Mythology Classification Mortals Family Members Moanda (Brother) Region Gabon, Republic of Congo Associated With Founding, Leadership [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Boudinga Introduction Boudinga occupies a defining place in the mythology of the Nzebi people of Gabon and

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African African Hybrids Central African Central African Mortals Founder Mortals Nzebi Nzebi Mortals

A regal but stern Nyanga chief named Shemwindo standing in a traditional Congolese village setting

Shemwindo : The Chief Whose Fear Shaped the Mwindo Epic

December 8, 2025

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African African Mortals Central African Central African Mortals Mortals Nyanga Nyanga Mortals Royalty

Kakungu, the towering Suku initiation spirit: a giant wooden mask with red cheeks

Kakungu : The Ancestral Giant of Suku Lore

December 7, 2025

Suku Spirits, Yaka Spirits

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African African Spirits Ancestral Central African Central African Spirits Giant Spirits Suku Suku Spirits Yaka Yaka Spirits

Central African creator god Zamba depicted as luminous presence standing between earth and sky

Zamba : Creator God of the Beti-Pahuin People

December 7, 2025

Beti-Pahuin Gods

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Akongo the creator god from Ngombe mythology represented as majestic celestial elder rising toward the heavens

Akongo : The Supreme Originator in Ngombe Traditions

December 6, 2025

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African African Gods Central African Central African Gods Creation Gods Ngombe Ngombe Gods Supreme

humanoid depiction of Ruhanga, the supreme creator god of the Nkole people of Uganda.

Ruhanga : The Supreme Creator of the Nkole People

December 5, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1764901472581{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Nkole Mythology Classification Gods Family Members N/A Region Uganda Associated With Creation [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Ruhanga Introduction Ruhanga stands at the heart of Nkole mythology as the supreme creator and moral architect of the universe. Revered by

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African African Gods Creation East African East African Gods Gods Nkole Nkole Gods Supreme

Unsondo, the Zulu spirit of the sky and cosmic order.

Unsondo : The Zulu Spirit Linked to Cosmic Order

December 2, 2025

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Emela Ntouka emerging from a misty Congo Basin swamp at dawn

Emela Ntouka : The Legendary Elephant Killer of Central Africa

November 24, 2025

Mbuti Animals, Twa Animals

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Modjadji, the Rain Queen of the Balobedu—an African queen surrounded by mist and soft falling rain

Modjadji : The Rain Queen of the Balobedu

November 21, 2025

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African African Gods Gods Lovedu Lovedu Gods Mother Rain Royalty Southern African Southern African Gods

Ilunga Kalala, the sacred warrior-king of Luba mythology

Ilunga Kalala : The Sacred King Who Shaped the Luba Empire

November 20, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1763692370199{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Luba Mythology Classification Mortals Family Members Mbidi Kiluwe (Father), Bulanda (Mother), Region Democratic Republic of the Congo Associated With Founding Father, Royalty, Warrior [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Ilunga Kalala Introduction Ilunga Kalala is one of the most

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African African Mortals Central African Central African Mortals Founder Luba Luba Mortals Mortals Royalty Warrior

Amesami, the Kushite moon goddess. She stands in an ancient Nubian temple at dusk, wearing a long white robe

Amesami : The Protective Moon Goddess of the Kushite Kingdom

November 14, 2025

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African African Gods Fertility Gods Kushite Kushite Gods Moon North African North African Gods

Wanjiru from Kikuyu mythology, emerging from the red-brown earth under a rain-filled sky.

Wanjiru : The Martyr Heroine of Kikuyu Tradition

November 7, 2025

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African African Mortals East African East African Mortals Kikuyu Kikuyu Mortals Mortals Sacrifice

Ekwensu from Igbo mythology—an imposing, shape-shifting deity emerging from swirling storm clouds, half-human and half-eagle

Ekwensu : God of War

November 4, 2025

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African African Gods Chaos East African East African Gods Gods Igbo Igbo Gods Trickster War

Petsuchos, a majestic, bejeweled crocodile resting in a sacred temple pool surrounded by Egyptian priests

Petsuchos : The Sacred Crocodile

October 31, 2025

Egyptian Animals

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African African Animals Animals Crocodile Egyptian Egyptian Animals North African North African Animals Protection

Woyengi, a majestic African goddess descending from the sky with thunder and lightning

Woyengi : The Creator Goddess

October 31, 2025

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African African Gods Creation Gods Ijaw Ijaw Gods West African West African Gods

Nepit, the Egyptian goddess of grain, standing in a golden wheat field at sunrise.

Nepit : Goddess of Grain

October 30, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1761793967908{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Egyptian Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Neper (Husband) Region Egypt Associated With Food, Fertility [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Nepit Introduction Nepit, the Egyptian goddess of grain, embodies the essence of nourishment, fertility, and the eternal cycle of

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African African Gods Egyptian Egyptian Gods Fertility Food Gods North African North African Gods

Neith, a regal Egyptian goddess wearing the Red Crown of Lower Egypt

Neith : The Warrior Weaver

October 29, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1761706158099{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Egyptian Mythology Classification Gods Family Members N/A Region Egypt Associated With Weaving, War [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Neith Introduction Neith, one of the oldest and most revered deities in ancient Egyptian mythology, embodies both the strength of

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African African Gods Egyptian Egyptian Gods Gods North African North African Gods Warrior Weaver

a regal depiction of the Egyptian goddess Mut standing in a temple courtyard

Mut : The Mother Goddess

October 27, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1761535676946{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Egyptian Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Amun (Husband), Khonsu (Son) Region Egypt Associated With Motherhood, Protection [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Mut Introduction Mut, whose name literally means “Mother” in ancient Egyptian, was one of the most powerful

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African African Gods Egyptian Egyptian Gods Gods Mother North African North African Gods

an image of Iah, the Egyptian moon god, as a youthful figure with pale skin, wearing a crescent moon and lunar disk on his head

Iah : The Moon God

October 26, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1761393393924{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Egyptian Mythology Classification Gods Family Members N/A Region Egypt Associated With Moon [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Iah Introduction Iah, also known as Yah, Jah, Aa, or Aah, is one of the earliest lunar deities in ancient Egyptian

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African African Gods Egyptian Egyptian Gods Gods Moon North African North African Gods

Kherty, the Egyptian underworld deity, as a mummified ram with glowing eyes

Kherty : The Underworld Guide

October 25, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1761392383743{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Egyptian Mythology Classification Gods Family Members N/A Region Egypt Associated With Underworld [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Kherty Introduction Kherty is one of the most enigmatic deities in ancient Egyptian mythology, known primarily as a guardian and guide

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image of Kauket, the Egyptian goddess of darkness, depicted as a snake-headed woman cloaked in twilight shadows

Kauket : Goddess of Darkness

October 24, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1761274898284{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Egyptian Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Kek (Husband) Region Egypt Associated With Darkness, Chaos, Night [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Kauket Introduction In Egyptian mythology, Kauket—also known as Keket or Kuket—is the goddess of darkness, representing the mysterious

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African African Gods Darkness Egyptian Egyptian Gods Gods Night North African North African Gods Serpent

Kongamato, a fearsome winged reptilian creature with leathery bat-like wings, reddish-black scales,

Kongamato : The Boat Breaker

October 23, 2025

Bemba Hybrids, Kaonde Hybrids

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1761193848451{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Southern African Mythology Classification Hybrids Family Members N/A Region Angola, Zambia Associated With Destruction, Swamps [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Kongamato Introduction The Kongamato is one of Africa’s most enduring mythological mysteries, emerging from the folklore of the

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African African Hybrids Bemba Bemba Hybrids Hybrids Kaonde Kaonde Hybrids Southern African Southern African Hybrids

an image of Hu from Egyptian mythology depicted as a bearded man, standing aboard the solar bark of Ra

Hu : God of Creative Word

October 22, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1761110655456{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Egyptian Mythology Classification Gods Family Members N/A Region Egypt Associated With Spoken Word, Creativity [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Hu Introduction In the intricate belief system of ancient Egypt, Hu (ḥw) symbolized one of the most profound concepts

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African African Gods Egyptian Egyptian Gods Gods North African North African Gods

Heqet, the Egyptian goddess with a frog head, wearing a linen dress and holding an ankh

Heqet : The Frog Goddess

October 21, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1761023086120{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Egyptian Mythology Classification Gods Family Members N/A Region Egypt Associated With Fertility, Birth, Renewal [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Heqet Introduction In the vast landscape of Egyptian mythology, Heqet (also known as Heket, Heqat, or Heqtit) is celebrated as

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African African Gods Egyptian Egyptian Gods Fertility Gods North African North African Gods

an image of Henet, the Egyptian pelican goddess, depicted as a regal woman with a pelican head

Henet : The Pelican Goddess

October 20, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1760937765773{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Egyptian Mythology Classification Gods Family Members N/A Region Egypt Associated With Pelican, Protection, Fertility [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Henet Introduction Henet, whose name translates directly to “pelican” in ancient Egyptian, is a lesser-known yet symbolically rich goddess

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Hemsut, Egyptian goddess of fate, as a regal woman wearing a headdress

Hemsut : Goddess of Fate

October 19, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1760851799093{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Egyptian Mythology Classification Gods Family Members N/A Region Egypt Associated With Fate, Protection [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Hemsut Introduction In Egyptian mythology, Hemsut (also spelled Hemuset or Hemusut) represents one of the most profound yet understated aspects

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Hemen, a regal falcon-headed Egyptian deity standing in a sunlit temple courtyard

Hemen : The Falcon God

October 18, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1760848541801{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Egyptian Mythology Classification Gods Family Members N/A Region Egypt Associated With Fertility, Protection [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Hemen Introduction Hemen is a fascinating and relatively lesser-known deity from ancient Egyptian mythology, worshipped primarily as a falcon god

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hero from Nyanga mythology, Mwindo stands alone in a lush Central African jungle.

Mwindo : The Epic Hero

October 18, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1760772535586{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Nyanga Mythology Classification Mortals Family Members Shemwindo (Father), Nyamwindo (Mother) Region Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo Associated With Miracle birth, Intelligence [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Mwindo Introduction At its heart, the Epic

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Heka, the Egyptian god of magic, depicted as a regal male figure wearing a Hemhem crown

Heka : God of Magic

October 17, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1760678078107{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Egyptian Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Khnum (Father) Region Egypt Associated With Magic, Healing [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Heka Introduction In ancient Egyptian mythology, Heka was far more than a god—he was the very embodiment of magic

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Harsomtus, the Egyptian child god, as a radiant serpent emerging from a blooming lotus flower atop primordial waters

Harsomtus : The Child God

October 16, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1760586788107{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Egyptian Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Horus (Father), Hathor (Mother) Region Egypt Associated With Sun, Rebirth [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Harsomtus Introduction Harsomtus, also known as Harsomptus or Somtus, is an ancient Egyptian deity who represents the

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a serene image of Hapi, the Egyptian god of the Nile, depicted as an androgynous figure with blue-green skin, large belly

Hapi : God of Nile Inundation

October 15, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1760503449681{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Egyptian Mythology Classification Gods Family Members N/A Region Egypt Associated With Nile, Fertility [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Hapi Introduction Hapi, known in ancient Egyptian as ḥꜥpj, was the divine personification of the Nile River’s annual flood, the

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an image of Fetket, the Egyptian cupbearer of Ra, depicted as a youthful male deity in ceremonial linen robes

Fetket : The Sun God’s Butler

October 14, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1760414260793{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Egyptian Mythology Classification Gods Family Members N/A Region Egypt Associated With Cup Bearing [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Fetket Introduction In the grand pantheon of Egyptian mythology, Fetket stands as a subtle yet significant figure—a divine servant whose

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A majestic depiction of Achamán, the Guanche sky god, hovering above Mount Teide at sunrise.

Achaman : The Creator God

October 13, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1760328265452{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin North African Mythology Classification Gods Family Members N/A Region Tenerife Associated With Creation [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Achaman Introduction Achamán, the supreme god in Guanche mythology, was worshipped by the indigenous people of Tenerife, one of the

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