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Illustration of Mulonga, Mwinambuzhi, Leza, and Mayimba with the gourds in Kaonde creation myth from Zambia.

The Origin of Life and Death: A Kaonde Creation Myth from Zambia

Long ago, before the world was filled with people, the Ba-Kaonde of Zambia tell that there was only Leza, the Supreme God. Though unseen, Leza’s presence was everywhere, guiding life, shaping order, and laying the foundation for religion, custom, morality, and political harmony. Yet even in his greatness, Leza did not wish to remain alone. In the northwestern corner of

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