Nkisis – The Divinities of the Bantu Tradition
Nkisi Zumbaranda
Zumbaranda: The Great Grandmother of Mud and Ancestry Main Domain Mud, Swamps, Death, Ancestry, Still Waters Sacred Symbols Wooden Staff, Clay Colors and Day Lilac, Purple, White | Saturday Greeting Mametu Nzumbá! 1. Introduction: The Primordial and Ancestral Principle Zumbaranda (or Nzumbá) is the oldest Nkisi, the great grandmother of the Angola nation. […]
Nkisi Nzaze
Nzazi / Loango: The Lord of Justice, Thunder and Fire Main Domain Justice, Thunder, Fire, Royal Power, Quarries Sacred Symbols Double Axe (Nzaji), Lightning Stone Colors and Day Red, White | Wednesday Greeting Nzazi, A Lunda Ki Lombo! 1. Introduction: The Principle of Law and Order Nzazi, also known as Loango, […]
Nkisi Mutakalombo
Mutakalombo: The Great Hunter, Lord of Plenty Main Domain Forests, Hunting, Plenty, Animals, Observation Sacred Symbols Bow and Arrow (Ofá), Spear, Buffalo Horn Colors and Day Green, Turquoise | Thursday Greeting Mutalambô, Kabila Awerê! 1. Introduction: The Principle of Provision and Cunning Mutakalombo is one of the most important names of Kabila, the […]
Nkisi Mikaia
Kaitumbá / Mikaiá: The Great Mother of the Sea, Lady of Calunga Great Main Domain Seas, Oceans, Motherhood, Fishing, Family Sacred Symbols Shells, Starfish, Silver Fan Colors and Day White, Silver, Light Blue | Saturday Greeting Mametu Kaitumbá! Kiwa! 1. Introduction: The Principle of Universal Motherhood Kaitumbá, also called Mikaiá or Kokueto, is […]
Nkisi Matamba
Nkisi Matamba Domains Winds, Storms, War, and Change Sacred Colors Yellow and Red Characteristics and Attributions Matamba is the Nkisi of the winds in the Bantu tradition, mistress of storms and warrior of the air. She governs the winds, sudden changes, and the transformative force of storms. Correlation with Yoruba Tradition In the Bantu tradition, Matamba establishes a direct correspondence […]
Nkisi Lemba
Lembá Dilê / Lembarenganga: The Father of Creation and Peace Main Domain Creation, Peace, Purity, Wisdom, Mountains Sacred Symbols White Metal Staff (Opaxorô), White Dove Colors and White Day | Friday Greeting Lembá Dilê! Hey Babá! 1. Introduction: The Principle of Order and Creation Lembá Dilê, or Lembarenganga, is the greatest Nkisi, […]
Nkisi Kitembo
Kitembo (Time): The Lord of Time and Seasons Main Domain Time, Climate, Seasons, Ancestry Sacred Symbols White Flag, White Gameleira, Color Spear and White Day, and all the colors | Wednesday Greeting Time, Kitembo diá Nzambi! 1. Introduction: The Principle of Time and Ancestry Kitembo, popularly known as Time, is the […]
Nkisi Kisimbi
Kisimbi: The Great Mother of Springs and Fertility Main Domain Rivers, Waterfalls, Fertility, Love, Wealth, Pregnancy Sacred Symbols Mirrored Fan, Water Gourd, Bracelets Colors and Day Yellow Gold, White | Saturday Greeting Mametu Kisimbi! 1. Introduction: The Principle of Fertility and Generation Kisimbi is one of the most important names of Ndanda-Lunda, the […]