Njambi Kurunga
deity sky Herero single tradition · 1
Njambi Kurunga is a creator god of the Herero people who created the world, spirits, and humans. After completing creation, he withdrew into the sky. He is also known by the name Omukuru.
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- co occurs with
- Nyàmbé
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“The Herero people believe in a creator god called Njambi Kurunga, also known as Omukuru. He created the world, spirits, and humans, then withdrew into the sky.”
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