Ancestors

Collective ancestral spirit-class of the Ndebele (amadlozi / abezimu). Treated as a deity-class entry (spirit-class -> deity), not an individual. English plain word 'Ancestors' leads.

Domains

• ancestors

Powers

• carry prayers and thanks to uMlimu

Sources

• Arntsen, 'Shona and Ndebele Religions' (postcolonialweb.org).
• Daneel, M. L. (1970). The God of the Matopo Hills. Mouton.