Deng
deity sky African single tradition · 2
Deng, also known as Denka, is a sky, rain, and fertility god in Dinka mythology for the Dinka people of Sudan and South Sudan. In Dinka religion, he is a storm and fertility god bringing lightning, rain, and thunder. Among his followers, Deng is regarded as the intermediary between humans and the supreme being.
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When
- Attested period
- 2000 – 2020
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Kejok, Baa-Wamnde, Bâgoumâwel, Bocoonde, Buytoorin, Celi, Dandi, Dumunna, Foroforondu, Ga, Gorko-mawɗo, Guéno, Haɓɓana-koel, Hammadi, Kaidara, Kiikala, Koumbasara, Koumen, Lewru, Naagara, Naange, Ndurbeele, Neɗɗo, Neɗɗo-mawɗo, Njeddo Dewal, Nounfayiri, Silé Sadio, Sitti, Tongo, Tooke, Tyanaba, Sakpatá, Gu, Rongo, Abassi, Atai, Libanza, Mebege, Nzame, Njambe, Ruwa, Agé, Ayaba, Da, Gleti, Lisa, Loko, Mawu, Nana Buluku, Salosteles, Xɛvioso, Zinsi, Zinsu, Aiwel, Gbǎdù
- syncretized with
- Nhialic
- child of
- Abuk
Mentioned by
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Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“Deng”
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“Deng, also known as Denka, is a sky, rain, and fertility god in Dinka mythology for the Dinka people of Sudan and South Sudan. He is the son of the goddess Abuk. Abuk is considered the first woman to fertilize the land and provide nourishment for the people.”
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