Black God, the Benevolent Aspect
Maasai · deity · primordial · Recorded classification
Classed as deity: an aspect/manifestation of Enkai, not a separate god, but distinguished by name and character in Maasai cosmology. Genderless. narok = 'black'.
Domains
- rain and fertility
- blessing and prosperity
Powers
- gathers the dark rain-clouds and brings nourishing rain
Sources
- Enkai Narok, the Black God, is the benevolent, gentle aspect of Enkai associated with the dark rain-clouds, fertility and blessing.: Mol, F., 'Maa: A Dictionary of the Maasai Language and Folklore' (1978) (secondary); Wikipedia, 'Maasai religion' (secondary)