Black mythology

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There are quite few people on here who want to write fantasy novels with black characters, maybe this will help. add on if you find any.

Anyanwu

Alusi of the sun, her name in Igbo means eye of the sun. She is one of the important deities in the Igbo religion of Odinani. Anyanwu represents the perfect image of what people should aspire to be

Amongst Ndi Igbo, the Sun was referred to as Anyanwu (An-yan-wew). This is a combination of two different words. The first word, anya means eye. The second word, anwu, means light. Together, the phrase reads as “eye of light.”

Anywanu played a very large role in life of the Umunri. “Nri people believed that the sun was the dwelling place of Anyanwu (The God of Light and Agbala (The Holy Spirit). They believed Agbala to be the collective spirit of all holy beings (human and nonhuman). The Holy Spirit was a perfect agent of Chi-Ukwu or Chineke (the Creator God).

Huspalim

(Art by Lady Deuce)

A large marmot that had red-spotted skin an extraordinary large head with a monkey’s face. It’s rumoured to have lived in Ethiopia where it was captured and eaten. Its meat was too tough to eat so the creature needed a lot of beating before its flesh was tenderised.
Huspalim

Boo Hag (African American)

According to the legend, Boo Hags are similar to vampires. Unlike vampires, they gain sustenance from a person’s breath, as opposed to their blood, by riding their victims.

They have no skin, and thus are red. In order to be less conspicuous, they will steal a victim’s skin and use it for as long as it holds out, wearing it as one might wear clothing. They will remove and hide this skin before going riding.

When a hag determines a victim is suitable for riding, the hag will generally gain access to the home through a small crack, crevice, or hole. The hag will then position themselves over the sleeping victim, sucking their breath. This act renders the victim helpless, and induces a deep dream-filled sleep. The hag tends to leave the victim alive, so as to use them again for their energy. However, if the victim struggles, the hag may take their skin, leaving the victim to suffer. After taking the victim’s energy, the hag flies off, as they must be in their skin by dawn or be forever trapped without skin. When the victim awakes, they may feel short of breath, but generally the victim only feels tired.

An expression sometimes used in South Carolina is “don’t let de hag ride ya.” This expression may come from the Boo Hag legend.

It was also said that if a person placed a broom beside their bed before going to sleep it would prevent the Hag from riding them. Hags supposedly would be distracted by counting the straws of the broom and would not get to ride the person sleeping before the sun rose the next morning.

Waterlord

A seven-headed sea creature that causes droughts when it is insulted. A tale from the Fulani of Mali in Africa tells of a story about a girl called Jinde. Each day Jinde would carry a jug of water on her head and take some water from the river to bring home. One day the Waterlord rose from the waters and captured Jinde who then forced her to marry him. Despite being in love with another she had no choice but to become its spouse. Waterlord decided to let Jinde go back home to say goodbye one last time to her mother. But when she came back home, her parents refused to open the door saying that her home was with the monster now. She then went to the house of her old boyfriend who then took his father’s sword and protected her as they went to the lake. The Waterlord raised its head above the water to kill the young man but Jinde’s boyfriend was victories in the fight and severed off the monster’s seven heads.



This is alternate version to the one I read.

 

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In Haitian folklore, werewolf spirits known locally as Jé-rouge (red eyes) can possess the bodies of unwitting persons and nightly transform them into cannibalistic lupine creatures.

Another variation: Many Haitians believe that je-rouges, cannibal werewolf-like monsters or evil spirits that inhabit people during the night, trick mothers into giving up their children by waking them at night and asking if they can take the child. Sleepy mothers may answer yes or no. Je-rouges spread this curse like vampires by injecting it into unsuspecting human targets through fangs.

Sun Birds

Origin Shona (Zimbabwe)

Dzivaguru goddes of light, darkness and rain clouds, owned to golden swallows of light. she would release them to bring warmth and light to the people and sealing them away to bring back the night and cool air.

Nosenga son of the sky god caught the sun birds and releasing them to the world. Without having Dzivaguru to seal them away the golden birds flew fast, high and low often causing droughts.

source

http://fukkyeahafricanmythology.tumblr.com/

 

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Yemaya Okute by Maria Alemanno

Yemaya Okute (or Yemoja Ogunte) is a young, warrior Yemaya. She is the wife of Ogun and lives half the year in the ocean and half the year in the woods. The machete is her tool.

Erzulie Fréda Dahomey, the Rada aspect of Erzulie, is the spirit of love, beauty, jewelry, dancing, luxury, and flowers. She wears three wedding rings, one for each husband -Damballa, Agwe and Ogoun. Her symbol is a heart, her colours are pink, blue, white and gold, and her favourite sacrifices include jewellery, perfume, sweet cakes and liqueurs. Coquettish and very fond of beauty and finery, Erzulie Freda is femininity and compassion embodied, yet she also has a darker side; she is seen as jealous and spoiled and within some vodoun circles is considered to be lazy. When she mounts a serviteur she flirts with all the men, and treats all the women as rivals.

In Christian iconography she is often identified with the Mater Dolorosa. She is conceived of as never able to attain her heart’s most fervent desire. For this reason she always leaves a service in tears. Her syncretic iconographical depiction is usually based on that of the Virgin and Child, because she is the mother of Ti. Common syncretizations include Our Lady of Lourdes because she is usually depicted as light-skinned.

In her Petro nation aspect as Erzulie Dantor she is often depicted as a scarred and buxom black woman, holding a child protectively in her arms. She is a particularly fierce protector of women and children. She is often identified with lesbian women.

A common syncretic depiction of Erzulie Dantor is St. Jeanne D’Arc, who is displayed carrying or supporting a sword. Another is as theBlack Madonna of Częstochowa, as she is represented as being dark-skinned. Her colours are red, gold and navy blue. Her symbols are a pierced heart and knives or swords. Her favourite sacrifices include black pigs, griot (seasoned fried pork), and rum.

The scars on her cheek are said to be the result of a fight between her and Erzulie Freda over possession of Ti-Jean Petro, as the two are fierce rivals. The cuts shown on her face in the syncretic reproductions are matches to the surface damage on the Black Madonna’s face in the original icon.

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Rada

• Erzulie Freda (Lady Erzulie) - The vain and flirty goddess of love. Her “horses” tend to cry tears of longing and regret. She is syncretized with Our Lady of Sorrows (the Virgin Mary as suffering mother).
• Erzulie Balianne (Erzulie the Gagged) - “Silences” (heals or calms) hearts. Keeps secrets or ensures that secrets will not be revealed. Helps people to forget past loves and overcome passionate emotions. Her “horses” tend to speak as if they have a gag in their mouth. She is syncretized with The Immaculate Heart.
• Erzulie Mansur (Erzulie the Blessed) - Represents maternal love and protects children from harm.
• Granne Erzulie (Grandma Erzulie) - Represents the wisdom granted by experience and maturity and grandmotherly kindness and love. She is syncretized with St. Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary.

Petro

• Erzulie D’en Tort or Erzulie Dantor (Erzulie of the Wrongs) Protects women and children and deals revenge against those who wrong them.
• Erzulie Mapiangue (Erzulie the Suckler) Deals with the pain of childbirth and the protection of unborn and newborn babies. Her “horses” tend to get in a fetal position or birthing position and cry tears of pain. Common syncretization is as the Virgin and Infant of Prague, which wear matching red velvet robes and gold crowns.
• Erzulie Yeux Rouge or Erzulie Ge-Rouge (Red-Eyed Erzulie) Takes revenge on unfaithful lovers. Her “horses” cry tears of bitter sadness.
• Erzulie Toho Aids the jealous or slighted in love. Her “horses” cry tears of anger.

Others

• Erzulie La Flambeau(Erzulie of the Torch)
• Erzulie Wangol(Erzulie of theSacred Banner)

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• La Sirène or Mami Wata is partly associated with Erzulie and sometimes is displayed in Erzulie’s roles as mother, lover, and protector. Her husband is Agwe, the King of the Sea and patron of sailors and fishermen.
• Marinette Bras-Chêche or Marinette Bwa Chech (“Marinette of the Dry Arms”), a Kongo Loa, is similar to Erzulie Dantor. She represents revolt and misfortune and is prayed to either placate her wrath or direct her fury at another.
• Mai-Louise is an Ibo goddess.
• Ti-Quitta
• Ochun or Oshun, a Yoruban river goddess, is similar to Erzulie Freda.
• Maman Brigitte (“Mother Brigitte”), is a Guede goddess who is the wife of Baron Samedi. She is syncretically represented by St. Brigit.

 

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Impundulu (also known as Thekwane, Izulu, inyoni yezulu)

Origins- Pondo, Xhosa, Zulu (South Africa)

Vampiric, Seductive

Deadly

The impundulu which tranlates into lighting bird is a black and white bird that is roughly the size of a human. It summons lighting from it’s wings and talon, and is said to be a servant or a familur to a witch or witch doctor and attacks it’s enemies by through killing them by striking the victim with lighting or turning into a beautiful human, seducing them and eventually satisfying its insatiable appetite for blood.

The fat of the bird is believed to be of great importance either as the feul that the bird sets on fire when it throws down a lighting bolt or as a component in traditional medicine. The fat is procured bycatching the bird a the moment when the lighting stikes the ground or by diggin the bird up from an underground cavity at the spot. The bird is futhermore belived to lay a large sapphire coloured egg underground at the location of where it’s strikes lighting three times.

This may be a good or bad omen that may require digging to procure or dispose of the eggs.

Art by Jasing Dreams

Jengu (Meingu is the plural)

Mermaid/Water spirit/Deity

Rivers, Seas, Ocean, Lakes

Origins - Sawa, Duala, Bakeweri (Cameroon)

Very similar to Mami Wata figure although the belief of meingu may predate Mami Wata traditions.

They are often depicted as very beautiful people with large eyes, wooly/kinky hair and gap toothed smiles. Although appearances of meingu can often differ from person to person. A jengu can often look more human or more fish-like

The meingu live in rivers and seas and are said to bring good fortune to those who worship the,. They can cute diseases and act as medim between the the worshipers and the spirit world

 

[Poitier]

Most of these are so demonic

 

[Box Cutta]

5 star thread.

I love this shyt.

Please keep it up if you have more.

I had written a paper about "Mami Wata" a couple of years ago for a class. Wanted to delve more into this stuff but just kind of never got around to it.

Most of these are so demonic

Maybe so...but no more demonic than the European fairy tales that we are all bombarded with every single day. Elves, Orcs, Unicorns, Trolls, Vampires. Jesus () etc etc etc....

 

[Sinnerman]

5 star thread.

I love this shyt.

Please keep it up if you have more.

I had written a paper about "Mami Wata" a couple of years ago for a class. Wanted to delve more into this stuff but just kind of never got around to it.



Maybe so...but no more demonic than the European fairy tales that we are all bombarded with every single day. Elves, Orcs, Unicorns, Trolls, Vampires. Jesus () etc etc etc....

Yeah I gotcha man, I'll add some more tonight or early tomo.

 

[GiGi]

Rougarou

 

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Obatala (also known as Obanla, Ochanla, or Oxala) is the eldest of the orishas. His name means “King of the White Cloth,” and he is the embodiment of peace, reason, logic, and diplomacy. He is the orisha who fashioned the bodies of mankind, while it is Olodumare who breathed life into them. (source)

Abiku

Demonic/Forest Dewller

Origins- Yoruba/Dahomey/Fon/West Africa

Abiku refers to the spirits of children who die before reaching puberty; a child who dies before twelve years of age being called an Abiku, and the spirit, or spirits, who caused the death being also called Abiku. The Abiku posses the minds and bodies of children and babies, drawing away their life until the child dies. They kill the child by eating and drinking everything that the child is giving, no matter how much food and drink the child has the hunger is never satisfied as the Abiku consumes everything. Once the child dies the spirits go on to find another victim.

The only known ways to protect a child or baby is to adorn it with bells,dedicate the child to a god or goddess, rub red peeper into the child’s wounds, to mark the child as a undesriable host body. Sometimes a child in chains by iron ankles and bells to ward an Abiku before it has a chance to posses a child.

 

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Abada

Forest Dweller

Neutral

Origins - Congo

Abada is a two horned creature similar to a unicorn. It has two crooked horns that can act as an antidote to poison. It has been described a small donkey with the tail of a boar. It has also been describe as an Okapi or antelope. It also goes by the name Nillekma or Arase and it is said to be a native to Kurdufan a former province of Sudan. Abada have often been rumored to breathe fire and ice. Very few have seen this creature as it is very shy

Oshunmare, Oxumare, Oshunmaire, Aida Hwedo

Origins -Yoruba/Dahomey

Celesitial

Friendly

Reptilian/Dragon

Oshunmare is a giant rainbow serpent that is of both sexes and represents procreation and is said to be the link the the world of the mudane to the world of the ancestors and is part of the wider Orisha pantheon. Zhe is known to live in deep waters and sleep in the mud in dry seasons, zhe also flies through sky as a beautiful rainbow bringing down droplets of water to replenish crops.

 

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10Huveane

In many African stories, Huveane is the first man, while in others he is portrayed as a conniving deity. For the Basotho and Bavenda peoples of Lesotho, South Africa, he is their creator. After the creation of the earth and the heavens, Huveane wanted to enjoy some peace and quiet while proudly admiring his handiwork. Unfortunately, that was about the same time that humans taught themselves about the birds and the bees. This was great for them, but all the noise was too loud for Huveane. In an unusual fashion, Huveane ascended into the heavens by driving pegs into it and climbing to the top. As he climbed he removed each peg so that no human would ever follow him.

9Kaang

The Bushmen, also called the Khoi or San, are the nomads of Africa. In the last few decades, many have become farmers due to the dangers that our modern life poses to their traditional hunter-gatherer lifestyle, but their territory once stretched from the Cape to Kenya. The Bushmen are experts at finding water, and their advice is often sought out due to their precognitive dreams and divining capabilities.

According to their beliefs, the supreme god Kaang created the world but sent death and destruction after experiencing too much disobedience and antagonism. Even though he lives in the sky, his invisible spirit still resides in all living things. In one story Kaang’s wife gave birth to an eland (African antelope). The god nurtured the calf but it was mistakenly killed by his two sons. Kaang demanded that the eland’s blood be boiled. The subsequent fatty residue was scattered across the landscape, in turn becoming other antelope and animals. In this manner, Kaang provided the meat that his people hunt, kill, and eat to this day.

8Adu Ogyinae

According to Akan mythology, all humans lived deep within the earth. One day, seven men, five women, a leopard, and a dog crawled out of a hole made by a massive worm. Looking around them, the astonished people became terrified, but Adu Ogyinae—the first man on the surface—seemed to understand the world and its wonders. He calmed them and gave them strength by laying his hands on them. Adu Ogyinae also took charge and grouped the people into work teams. He coordinated the building of their first shelters until a tree he was chopping down fell on and killed him.

7The Biloko

The Biloko are diabolical dwarf-like entities believed to roam the nethermost regions of the rainforest in central Zaire. According to the legends, these beings are restless ancestor spirits who still harbor resentment toward the living. They zealously guard the forest and its living creatures from the hollow trees in which they hide. Women lose consciousness at the sight of them and only the most daring hunters enter these forests and survive. Apart from their hideous appearance—no hair, long sharp claws, and sharp-toothed mouths that can open wide enough to swallow a human being whole—they also have a tendency to bewitch and eat all those who come under their spell.

6The Zambezi River God

The legendary Zambezi River God, or Nyaminyami, is a dragon-like creature believed to command all life in and on the mighty Zambezi River, the fourth-largest river system on the continent. According to one fable, the Kariba Dam project (started in 1956) shattered the peaceful existence of the Batonga people who had lived in the Zambezi Valley for hundreds of years. Asked to relocate, the Batonga were certain that Nyaminyami wouldn’t allow the dam to be built. Barely a year after the project began, a severe flood struck, killing several workers and destroying the partially built dam. For three days, relatives waited in vain for human remains to be recovered. Finally, the elders of the tribe explained that only a sacrifice would appease Nyaminyami’s displeasure. At this, a calf was slaughtered and placed in the water. The next day, the bodies of the workers were found in its place. The dam was finished in 1977.





5The Hippopotamus

This remarkable African mammal is usually featured as a goddess in African legends. Worshiped in ancient Egypt as Tawaret, the goddess of fertility and childbirth, she was essentially regarded as a protective and caring deity.

In Mozambique, the Ronga people tell the legend of a mother who left her child with Mother Hippo for safekeeping as the child’s life was threatened by an envious rival. Every night, Mother Hippo would emerge with the child so that it could suckle from its mother.

On the other hand, male hippopotami are usually seen as shape-shifting beasts. According to the legend of the hero Fara Maka, one such beast ate all the crops in the fields. The hero threw all his spears and sent black hounds against it, but the monster continued eating and could only be subdued and killed after a spell was placed on it by the hero’s wife.

4Kalunga

In an Angolan folktale, death is explained like this: heartbroken after the death of his favorite wife Muhungu, Chief Kitamba ordered his people not to speak or eat until she could be brought back to life. The headmen of the tribe asked a medicine man to fetch the queen from Kalunga (the world of the dead). The medicine man ordered all the people of the village to wash themselves with infused herbs and shortly afterwards, descended into the land of the dead with his son.

Following a road, the man soon encountered the queen. She showed him Kalunga-ngombe, the lord of the underworld, and explained that he devours everyone in the end. She also pointed to a shadowy figure in chains—the spirit of Chief Kitamba, who was destined to die soon. Giving him a funerary bracelet as proof of his encounter, the queen sent the medicine man back, telling him that no one who entered Kalunga could ever leave and that he shouldn’t eat any of the food or speak of Kitamba’s impending death. Otherwise, he and his son would both be forced to stay in the underworld. When he returned, he presented the chief with the bracelet, and the chief confirmed that it was indeed that of Muhungu.

3Anansi

The exploits of Anansi, West Africa’s great trickster-god, are described in hundreds of folktales. Usually in the form of a spider, his stories mainly deal with his attempts at fooling humans into stealing or doing something immoral that would benefit him in some way. These attempts normally fail miserably, teaching the listeners various life lessons. One tale tells of his attempt to hoard the entire world’s wisdom into a pot for himself. When he succeeded, he attempted to hide the pot at the top of a tree where nobody could find it. He tied the pot in front of him and tried to climb the tree, but progress was slow as he kept sliding and losing his grip. His son, who had followed him, finally asked him why he didn’t tie the pot to his back so that he could climb more easily. As he realized his son’s ingenuity, the pot slipped and fell to the ground. The wisdom fell out and a sudden rainstorm washed it into the river and from there to the waters of the ocean, so that everyone in the world now owns a little bit of it.

2The Magic Of The Lovedu Rain Queens

To the Lovedu people of Mpumalanga, South Africa, the Rain Queen is a fundamental part of their culture and history. Called Mudjadji, the queen is said to be a living incarnation of the rain goddess. As she is the embodiment of rain, even her state of mind is said to influence the weather. The Mudjadji is also believed to be able to send storms to destroy the Lovedu’s enemies or gentle rain to nurture their friends. Every year, the Rain Queen’s powers are displayed at the Ga-Modjadji settlement during the rainmaking ceremony. The queens are all expected to commit suicide by poison at the age of 60. On that day, all of the queen’s rainmaking ingredients, prized objects, and incantations kept secret throughout her reign are passed on to her successor.

1The Mysterious Queen Of Sheba

We know of the Queen of Sheba from various sources, including the Bible and the Qur’an. Whether she was a queen regent or a queen consort, we do not know. Her full name isn’t ever mentioned, but most scholars believe her kingdom may have been in the region of Ethiopia. The royal family of Ethiopia claims to be direct descendants of the child born to the queen and King Solomon. In their legends, the queen is named Makeda.

According to the Kebra Negast, the story goes that the king invited Makeda to a ceremonial feast where spicy food was deliberately served. Because she was staying the night, the queen asked Solomon to swear he wouldn’t force himself on her. He said he wouldn’t take anything from her if she didn’t take anything from him. Unfortunately, she got thirsty during the night, woke up, and reached for some water that was placed close to her bed. The king appeared, reminding her of her promise, as water was the most esteemed of all earthly possessions. The queen took the water and drank it, so setting the king free of his promise.


http://listverse.com/2013/07/18/ten-african-myths-and-legends-2/

 

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Mawu

Mawu is the supreme god of the Fon people of Abomey (Republic of Benin). Mawu , the Moon, brings cooler temperatures to the African world. She is seen as an old mother who lives in the West.
Mawu has a partner called Liza. Together, they created the world. Their son, Gu, is the smith god, or divine tool. They used him to shape the universe. The serpent Da, also helped them during creation.

Mawu was the goddess of night, joy, and motherhood. Liza was the god of day, heat and strength.

Shango was the forth king of the ancient Oyo Empire, the West African center of culture and politics for the Yoruba people.After his death, he became known as the god of thunder and lightning. In artwork, such as this wood carving, he is often depicted with a double ax on his head, the symbol of a thunderbolt, or he is depicted as a fierce ram.[/img]

Olokun

Olokun, the sea god of the Yoruba people, lives in a palace under the sea, with human and fish attendants. His name means "owner of the sea". Once, Olokun challenged the sky god, Olorun. The winner would be the god with the finest clothes.
The people would decide the winner. Olorun sent his attendant, Chameleon to compete with Olokun. Chameleon matched whatever Olokun wore. Olokun finally gave up the challenge, and Olorun was declared the winner.

http://www.windows2universe.org/mythology/olokun_sea.html

 

[Poitier]

3Anansi

The exploits of Anansi, West Africa’s great trickster-god, are described in hundreds of folktales. Usually in the form of a spider, his stories mainly deal with his attempts at fooling humans into stealing or doing something immoral that would benefit him in some way. These attempts normally fail miserably, teaching the listeners various life lessons. One tale tells of his attempt to hoard the entire world’s wisdom into a pot for himself. When he succeeded, he attempted to hide the pot at the top of a tree where nobody could find it. He tied the pot in front of him and tried to climb the tree, but progress was slow as he kept sliding and losing his grip. His son, who had followed him, finally asked him why he didn’t tie the pot to his back so that he could climb more easily. As he realized his son’s ingenuity, the pot slipped and fell to the ground. The wisdom fell out and a sudden rainstorm washed it into the river and from there to the waters of the ocean, so that everyone in the world now owns a little bit of it.

Damn I remember going to Anansi plays and reading storybooks from elementary schools

 

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Oya (also known as Yansa or Yansan)

a powerful female warriororisha, one ofShango’swives, owner of the marketplace, and owner of thecemetery and the ruler of winds. She, along with Orunmila, are the only twoorishas who defeated Ikú, the force of death. She stoleShango’ssecret of fire and now throws lightning bolts just like him. She raisesthe deadand commands them as her armies. She carries a machete and screams as she rides into battle on the tornado.

Aziza

Fairies/Forest dwellers

Friendly

Origins- Dahomey

TheAzizaare a beneficentfairyrace from. Living in the forest, they provide goodmagicfor hunters although they can be quite shy at time. They are also known to have given practical and spiritual knowledge to people (including knowledge of the use offire). They are described as little hairy people and are said to live inanthillsandsilk-cotton trees.

 

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Yumboes

Fairies/nymphs

Forest people

Origins- Wolof tribe on Goree Island. (Senegal)

The Yumboes are fairies that livebeneath the Paps hills, they come out at night to dance under the moonlight. They feast on large table served by partially invisible servants, only the hands and feet of these servant can be seen.

Yumboes are described as two feet tall translucent skin, white/silver hair, they eat the food that they steal from humans but also catch their own food themselves. Another name for them is Bakhna Rakna meaning good people as they are extremley friendly and often invite natives and foreigners to their feasts.

Ouagadou-Bida

Deadly

Flying/Serpent Dragon

Origins- Kingdom of Ghana

The tale of Ouagadou-Bida is said to be the tale of the fall of the Kingdom of Ghana.

In the capital city of the Kingdom of Ghana there was a sacred grove. A serpent spirit lived in a cave within the grove. This was Ougadou-Bida, protector of the tribes of the Ghana kings. Through the protection of the kings, the whole kingdom was protected.

Every year, a girl would be sacrificed to the serpent. One year a girl called Sia was selected. Her fiance Amadou Sefedokote decided to stop this by killing the serpent-spirit. Hiding behind a tree, he waited for the serpent to come out of its cave.

He attempted to kill the serpent by chopping off its head, but the head simply regrew. Amadou did not give up, and kept chopping off the serpent’s head only for it to regrow. After seven times, the serpent finally died. Amadou and Sia escaped the city.

Without the spirit to protect Ghana, a drought fell across the Kingdom killing crops and animals. It is said that the people of Ghana became nomads, and Ghana was no more.

This name can be spelt in several ways, including Ougadou-Bida and Wagadoo-Bida.