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  1. Khoisan Religion – Mythopedia

    Oct 2, 2023 · The Khoisan religion is the traditional belief system of the Khoekhoe and San peoples of Southern Africa. It features a wide range of deities and heroes as well as rituals …

  2. Tsũi-||goab – Mythopedia

    Sep 25, 2023 · Tsui-Goab is the supreme being of Khoekhoe mythology. He is associated with light, bringing dawn to the earth each morning after his nightly battle with the god of darkness.

  3. ǀKaggen – Mythopedia

    Sep 25, 2023 · Overview Kaggen is a Khoisan god, worshipped by the various San tribal groups who live in the Kalahari Desert (Southern Africa). Though he has many names and attributes, …

  4. ǀǀgaunab – Mythopedia

    Sep 25, 2023 · Gaunab is the Khoekhoe god of darkness, disease, and drought, as well as the personification of death. He serves as the archnemesis of Tsui-Goab, the god of light.

  5. Gaona – Mythopedia

    Oct 2, 2023 · Gaona Creates the Earth and Humankind A reproduction of a drawing found in the National Library of South Africa, by unknown artist, (1700 - 1730). Library of Congress Public …

  6. Heitsi-Eibib – Mythopedia

    Sep 27, 2023 · Heitsi-Eibib is a hero of Khoekhoe mythology, best known for defeating the monster Ga-Gorib. After being reborn many times, he was ultimately turned into the god of …

  7. |Kai |Kini – Mythopedia

    Oct 2, 2023 · Kai Kini was the first person to possess knowledge of fire. But the god Gaona stole his fire sticks and gave fire to all the world, ultimately turning Kai Kini into a bird.