Nyankopong

deity sky Akan corroborated · 2

Nyankopong is the supreme god in Akan theology, regarded as the creator and sustainer of the universe. Enslaved Akan in Jamaica directed libations to Nyankopong as an act of worship and acknowledgment of his supreme authority. He is often invoked in prayers for blessings and guidance.

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Relationships

co occurs with: Bonsam, Ananse, Asase Yaa, Epo, Abosom

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Mentioned by

Ananse
Asase Yaa
Epo
Abosom

Sources

internet (1)

Akan religion

wikipedia (1)

Brekyirihunuade

Source passages

“libations would be poured to Nyankopong (erroneously written by the British as Accompong, not related to the Maroon leader Accompong [Akan: Akyeampon]);”
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“Enslaved Akan would praise Nyankopong (erroneously written by the British as Accompong, not related to the Maroon leader Accompong [Akan: Akyeampon])”
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