Watra-mama
nature_spirit water Guyanese single tradition · 1
Watra-mama is a water spirit found in Guyana and Suriname. It is thought that this spirit developed from beliefs in Mami Wata held by Africans who were enslaved and forcibly brought to these regions.
Relationships
- syncretized with
- Mami Wata
- co occurs with
- Kianda, simbi, Mamba Muntu, Lasirèn, Mae d'Agua, Maman de l'Eau, saint Marta la Dominadora
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“water spirits found in the Caribbean and South America, including...Watra-mama (Guyana and Suriname)...developed from beliefs in Mami Wata held by Africans who were enslaved”
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