Adroanzi

deity earth African single tradition · 2

Adroanzi are a group of nature and guardian spirits in Lugbara mythology, described as the children of Adroa (or his dark earthly aspect Adro). They are guardian spirits of the dead and nature spirits who frequent lakes, rivers, streams, large trees, and rocks. They have the form of small men and women, and are also described as having the form of water snakes.

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manifests as
water snakes
child of
Adroa, Adro

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“Adroanzi”

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“Adroanzi ('Adro-children') are a group of nature and guardian spirits in Lugbara mythology. The Adroanzi are described as the children of Adroa, God of the Lugbara, though some versions of the myths describe them as the children of Adro”

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