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''Sub grouping'': Lake monster | |||
''Other name(s)'': Zambezi River God, | |||
Sub grouping: Lake monster | |||
Other name(s): Zambezi River God, | |||
Zambezi River Spirit | Zambezi River Spirit | ||
Country: Zimbabwe, Zambia | ''Country'': Zimbabwe, Zambia | ||
Region: Zambezi | ''Region'': Zambezi | ||
Habitat: Zambezi River, Kariba Dam | ''Habitat'': Zambezi River, Kariba Dam | ||
The Nyami Nyami, otherwise known as the Zambezi River God or Zambezi Snake spirit, is one of the most important gods of the [[Tonga people]]. Nyami Nyami is believed to protect the Tonga people and give them sustenance in difficult times. The River God is usually portrayed as male. | The Nyami Nyami, otherwise known as the Zambezi River God or Zambezi Snake spirit, is one of the most important gods of the [[Tonga people]]. Nyami Nyami is believed to protect the Tonga people and give them sustenance in difficult times. The River God is usually portrayed as male. | ||
