Gaunab
deity underworld African single tradition · 2
Gaunab is the personification of death in Khoekhoen mythology. In some myths, he is also known as the embodiment of evil. He is often associated with Tsui'goab, and in some versions, is known to be his nemesis.
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Relationships
- co occurs with
- Heitsi-eibib, M'JUA MKUU, Chukwu, Ngai, Aha Njoku, Ala, Amadioha, Agwu, Anyanwu, Ekwensu, Ikenga, Nmuo Mmiri, Nne Mmiri, Ogbunabali, Egbesu, Ogboinba, Ozidi, Woyengi, Kuino
- enemy of
- Tsui'goab
Mentioned by
- Chukwu
- Ngai
- Aha Njoku
- Ala
- Amadioha
- Agwu
- Anyanwu
- Ekwensu
- Ikenga
- Nmuo Mmiri
- Nne Mmiri
- Ogbunabali
- Egbesu
- Ogboinba
- Ozidi
- Woyengi
and 1 more
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“Gaunab”
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“In Khoekhoe mythology, Gaunab is said to be the Spirit of Death. In one myth, Gaunab visited a village that had experienced a drought with the intention of taking dying villagers to the underworld.”
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