Tongnaab

deity earth Tallensi single tradition · 1

Tongnaab, literally meaning "Chief of the Earth," is a deity associated with the Tallensi people of northern Ghana. The deity is particularly believed to have powers in fertility, stability, and security. The Tongnaab cult developed from a small regional belief in the Tong Hills region before the colonial period and gained substantial popularity as a witch-hunting deity during the colonial era, spreading across the Gold Coast.

When

Attested period
1800 – 2020
Historical notes
Developed from regional belief before colonial period; gained popularity as witch-hunting deity during colonial era across Gold Coast.

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“Tongnaab (literally "Chief of the Earth") is a deity associated with the Tallensi people of northern Ghana. Tongnaab is particularly believed to have powers in fertility, stability and security.”

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