Nyami Nyami
deity water African single tradition · 2
The Nyami Nyami, also known as the Zambezi River God or Zambezi Snake Spirit, is one of the most important gods of the people living along the Zambezi River. The Nyami Nyami is believed to protect the people and give them sustenance in difficult times. The River God is usually portrayed as male.
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When
- First attested
- 0 CE
- Attested period
- 0 – 2020
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Dongo, Faran Baru Koda, Faran Maka Bote, Fono, Harakoy Dikko, Irikoy, Kyirey, Manda Hausakoy, Moussa Gname, Moussa Nyawri, Nana Miriam, N'Debbi, Nyaberi, Zaberi, Modimo, Ditaolane, Waaq, Musikavanhu, Nyadenga
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“Nyami Nyami”
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“Nyami Nyami had struck again, destroying the coffer dam, the access bridge and parts of the main wall. The project survived and the great river was eventually controlled. In 1960 the generators were switched on and have been supplying electricity to Zimbabwe and Zambia ever since”
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