Nya
deity intermediate Bambara single tradition · 1
Nya is a minor god or spiritual entity in Bambara traditions who receives offerings and prayers from worshippers, serving as an intermediary since the creator god Bemba is not worshipped directly.
Relationships
- serves
- Bemba
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Bamara worship practices focus on presenting offerings and prayers to minor gods or spiritual entities (e.g., Nya, Nyawrole, Nama, Komo)”
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