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West African mythology is the body of myths of the people of West Africa. It consists of tales of various deities, beings, legendary creatures , heroes and folktales from various ethnic groups. Some of these myths traveled across the Atlantic during the period of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade to become part of Caribbean , African-American and ...
A West African crocodile in captivity. The muzzle is short and thick. The distance between the eyes and the tip of the muzzle is 1.5 to 2 times longer than the width of the muzzle at the level of the front edge of the eyes (1.2 to 1.5 times in case of juveniles).
Sobek is, above all else, an aggressive and animalistic deity who lives up to the vicious reputation of his patron animal, the large and violent Nile crocodile / West African crocodile. Some of his common epithets portray this nature succinctly, the most notable of which being: "he who loves robbery", "he who eats while he also mates", and ...
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 this list.
The lwa of love and luxury, Ezili Freda, is associated with Mater Dolorosa. [31] Damballa, who is a serpent, is often equated with Saint Patrick, who is traditionally depicted in a scene with snakes; alternatively he is often associated with Moses. [32] The Marasa, or sacred twins, are typically equated with the twin saints Cosmos and Damian. [33]
As Ndem are primarily marine deities, most of its emblems are aquatic creatures. Among these creatures include python, alligator and crocodile. [32] The species of Crocodile known in the Efik language as Fiom Nkọi represents Atabrinyang, a deity believed to reside at Effiat. [33] The black kite is regarded as the messenger of Atakpor Uruan. [34]
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Siamese crocodiles They share one stomach yet they fight over food 38 Gyawu Atiko: the back of Gyawu's head Gyawu was a sub-chief of Bantama who at the Odwira ceremony is said to have had his hair shaved in this fashion [20] 39 Gye Nyame 'Except God' or 'Only God' Fear none but God [23] 41 Hye wo nhye: He who would burn you be not burned [21 ...