bisima
nature_spirit water Duala people single tradition · 1
Bisima are mermaid-like water spirits in the traditional beliefs of the Sawabantu groups of Cameroon, like the Duala, Bakweri, Malimba, Subu, Bakoko, and Oroko people. They live in rivers and the sea, bringing good fortune to those who worship them. They can also cure disease and act as intermediaries between worshippers and the world of spirits.
Relationships
- syncretized with
- Mamba Muntu, bisimbi
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“A jengu (pl. miengu, also called bisima) is a water spirit in the traditional beliefs of the Sawabantu groups of Cameroon, like the Duala, Bakweri, Malimba, Subu, Bakoko, and Oroko people.”
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