Khoisan Religion - Mythopedia The Khoisan religion is an amalgamation of the beliefs of two distinct cultures: the Khoekhoe (also known as Khoikhoi) and the San (also known as Ju) Both are aboriginal tribal cultures from Southern Africa, though each tribe has its own deities and myths
ǀKaggen – Mythopedia 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, he is primarily known as a creator and trickster deity, often appearing in the form of a praying mantis or eland (antelope) Indeed, Kaggen possesses the ability to transform into any
Tsũi-||goab – Mythopedia Overview Tsui-Goab is the supreme being of Khoekhoe mythology and the god of the heavens Most scholars translate his name as “Wounded Knee,” referring to an injury he sustained in his battle with Gaunab, the god of darkness
Heitsi-Eibib – Mythopedia 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 hunting
ǀǀgaunab – Mythopedia Tsui-Goab Battles Death A reproduction of "The uncivilized races of men in all countries of the world: being a comprehensive account of their manners and customs, and of their physical, social, mental, moral and religious characteristics", by John George Wood, (1878)
Gaona – Mythopedia Image of Khoisan Rock art from Lewis-Williams, David and Thomas Dowson Images of Power: Understanding Bushman Rock Art Johannesburg: Southern Book Publishers, by an unknown artist (1989) World History Commons CC BY-NC-SA 4 0
|Kai |Kini - Mythopedia 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