Kokh Kox

deity African single tradition · 2

Kokh Kox (or Koh, as pronounced in Noon) is the creator god of the Noon people. The Noon are members of the Serer ethnic group of Senegal, the Gambia and Mauritania. Kokh Kox is one of the main deities in Serer religion.

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“Kokh Kox”

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“Kokh Kox is worshipped through intermediaries (e.g. the Pangool). Like all the Serer group who adhere to the tenets of Serer religion, the sacred wood plays a crucial role in the religious affairs of the Noon. The Serer-Noon sometimes refer to Kokh Kox affectionately as Tyagaye (grandfather).”

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