Africa is also full of stories mystical, beyond reason. Legendary voodoo black magic comes from the color of this continent. And, there are many more myths that spread on the continent with more than 1000 of this language. 10's following is quoted from sayakasihtahu.co
1. Huveane
Huveane occupies an important role in the legend of the African society. Most think of it as the first man, while the Basotho and Bavenda in South Africa believe that Huveane as pencipta.Disebutkan, after creating the earth Huveane greatly admire his handiwork. At that time he created humans began to learn many things about the birds and bees. The sound was all too noisy for Huveane. Finally, the gods made the stairs and go to heaven. Each step up, the abolition of every rung that is passed so that humans can not catch up to heaven.
2. Kaang
If you ever watched the movie The Gods Must Be Crazy definitely remember the main character is innocent and cute. It was a picture of Bushmen, nomadic population in Africa are well-known experts find the source of water in the middle of the desert tandus.Mereka trust Kaang as the supreme god, the creator of life as well punisher when the world is full of defiance. Although the Supreme Deity lives in the sky, his spirit can be seen in every being hidup.Dikisahkan, Kaang wife gave birth Eland (African antelope). Apparently accidentally Kaang other sons killed him. Kaang also demanded that Eland blood boiled and then spread to the earth's surface. This is the beginning of the creation of antelope and a variety of other animals. And in this way Kaang provide a food source for humans.
3. Adu Ogyinae
According to the myth of the nation would be, all humans originally lived on the earth. One day, a big worm makes a hole to the top. Seven men, five women, a leopard, and a dog crawled out. See keaadan earth, they become ketakutan.Adu Ogyinae - the first man to reach the earth's surface - just look at the many wonders on earth. He was calm them all, and then divide the group with each task. He arranged the construction of their homes. When cutting down a tree, he struck down and die.
4. The Biloko
Biloko is an evil dwarf that exist in the population myth Zaire. According to legend, Biloko is the vengeful spirit of the human ancestors. They inhabit the forest and live in holes in trees. When women see they can fainted on the spot. So only the brave hunter can enter hutan.Biloko described as having long claws sharp, pointy-toothed and can swallow people in one piece.
5. Nyaminyami
Nyaminyami is a legend in the form of a dragon creature believed to exist on the Zambezi River. There is a strange story when the Kariba dam was built in 1956. People Batonga inhabit the project site and they sure will Nyaminyami marah.Setahun after the project starts, sudden floods hit and killed many workers. Dam that has been made was destroyed. The workers were killed missing. Rescue team could not find them. Then the tribal elders called. They explained about anger Nyaminyami and should give him a scapegoat. Finally calves slaughtered and Daunting above the river. The next day, the bodies of the workers appear. The dam was completed in 1977.
6. Hippo
Loh, hippos on the list? Yes I Do. This large mammals also have an important role for the people of Africa. In ancient Egypt, the female hippopotamus Tawaret worshiped as the goddess of fertility. While the Ronga in Mozambique has a legend, they will leave their children in the female hippopotamus from the enemy. Every night, the mother hippopotamus will appear and breastfeeding children Ronga tribes.
Male hippopotamus has a different legend. It is said, a hero Fara Then see hippos devour crops on his farm. Then Fara So throw various types of spears and send a black dog stormed the hippo. But not ignored and remain cool to ruin the fields Fara then. Until finally she cast a spell, then Fara Then it can kill.
7. Kalunga
People Angola has the myth of the death of a rather absurd, but the following story is concluded that the dead could not rise kembali.Syahdan, chief Kitamba saddened by death of his wife. He commanded his people to fast eating and talking until she could live again. He also asked the shaman magic to go into the world of the dead (called Kalunga) met the queen ruler taking medication for istrinya.Sang shaman and his son down to Kalunga and met with the queen's death. The shaman also see spirits chiefs diikiat with chains. This means that soon the time of death to be tiba.Ratu Kalunga chiefs told the shaman and his son back to the 'upper world' and keep secret about the fate of the chiefs. If not, he and his son had to settle in the world of the dead. Because, anyone entering into Kalunga will never be back.
8. Anansi
In the region of West Africa, known as the god trickster Anansi. Shaped like a spider. The purpose of this god wants to make people stupid and engage in evil deeds. To achieve his intention, Anansi hoard all the wisdom in the world into the pot. Then he tried to hide in the trees. Anansi pushed the pot to the top of the tree but always gagal.Putra Anansi saw this and suggested that the pot was tied in the body of his father in order to easily climb trees. Anansi follow his advice, and indeed managed to climb with ease. Unfortunately, he slipped and fell. Wisdom in pots were scattered on the ground. At the same time, it rained and washed away the wisdom to continue to the river to the sea. Finally, everyone's back gain wisdom.
9. Mudjadji
Lovedu tribe of Mpumalanga, South Africa believes in the existence of rain queen, Mudjadji. Queen is believed to be able to send a storm to destroy enemy Lovedu rate, while giving thanks to the people and allies Lovedu mereka.Setiap year, rain queen reign was celebrated with rituals in Ga-Modjadji. At that time, the queen is expected to kill himself with poison when it reaches the age of 60. And, all potions rain maker and spells will be kept secret until the time there is a new queen as successor Mudjadji.
10. Kebra Nagast
Kebra Nagast - also called Kebra Negast is a book that is very sacred to the people of Ethiopia. Therefore, the Ethiopian strongly believe that they are the descendants of Solomon (Solomon or Solomon) by Queen Makeda.
Queen Makeda as the Queen of Sheba mentioned in the Old Testament, or the Queen Bilqis in the Qur'an. All scripture is indeed telling the queen's meeting with King Solomon, ruler Istrael. However, only Kebra Nagast who wrote a history of the people of Ethiopia produced as a result of this marriage of the king and queen.
It is said that King Solomon invited to the palace of Queen Makeda. Dinner party was held. Intentionally King Solomon serve all spicy flavorful dishes. After the party was over, the Queen Makeda who spend the night in the palace of the king Solomon pleaded not do anything on his body. King Solomon promised on condition, Makeda must not take anything that is in the palace.
As a result of spicy food during dinner, at midnight the Queen Makeda was thirsty and he also won drinking water deliberately placed by messenger king in his bed. Soon, King Solomon appears and reminds his promise. As a result of previous oath, then Israel's king can do whatever you want, and that is the origin of the birth of the nation's descent into Ethiopia.
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