pangool
ancestor intermediate Serer single tradition · 3
The Pangool are the spirits of departed ancestors in Serer traditional religion. They serve as intermediaries between humans and Roog, with practitioners praying through them rather than directly to Roog. Pangool intercede with Roog on behalf of righteous individuals who do not lie, harm, fornicate, or take others' property.
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