Kinbaka-Baka
ancestor earth Luba single tradition · 1
Kinbaka-Baka is the first man created by Kalumba in Luba mythology. He explored the Earth with the first woman and reported back to Kalumba that it was dark with only the Moon. He and Kinbumba-Bumba became the parents of humanity after receiving gifts from Kalumba including fire, iron, and the power of reproduction.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Kalala Kabwa, Life
- created by
- Kalumba
- consort of
- Kinbumba-Bumba
- creator of
- Death
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Kalumba created the first man, named Kinbaka-Baka, and woman, named Kinbumba-Bumba, to explore the Earth. They informed Kalumba that the Earth was dark and only the Moon existed.”
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