Kwoth
deity sky African single tradition · 2
Kwoth is omnipresent and worshiped through sacrifice and prayers by the Nuer people. Minor deities in the Nuer pantheons are considered manifestations of Kwoth. Sacrificial offerings to Kwoth include slaughtering an ox after a person's death, so its spirit can accompany the deceased to heaven.
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When
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Kasiyembe, Katee, Kentse, Kiruka, Kitundukutu, Kubikubi, Mbura, Mitandi, Mpaca, Mukiti, Musoka, Mweri, Ntumba, Nyamurairi, Ongo, Yana, Waaq, Arebati, Khonvoum, Jengu, Roog, Koox, Kopé Tiatie Cac, Kokh Kox, Takhar, Muisa, Kahindo, Mwindo, Nkuba
- manifests as
- Kuth Nhial, Kuth Piny
- parent of
- Kuth Nhial, Kuth Piny
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“Kwoth”
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“Since Kwoth is omnipresent, the people of Nuer worships Kwoth's manifestations through sacrifice and prayers. Although minor deities exist in the Nuer pantheons, such as Kuth Nhial and Kuth Piny, these deities are considered as manifestations of Kwoth.”
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