the Lightning
Chewa · deity · primordial · Recorded classification
A storm/lightning aspect of the Chewa supreme being (deity), often treated as a separate name of Chiuta/Mulungu. Included to register the distinct theophany of lightning within the Chewa high-god complex.
Domains
- lightning
Powers
- strike with thunder and lightning
Sources
- Mphambe is a name of the Chewa high-god in his manifestation as lightning and storm, identified with Chiuta/Mulungu.: Werner, A. (1933). Myths and Legends of the Bantu. London: George G. Harrap, ch. III. (secondary); Schoffeleers, J. M. (1979). 'The Chisumphi and M'bona Cults in Malawi.' In Guardians of the Land. Gwelo: Mambo Press. (secondary)