Ruhanga

Ruhanga

Ruhanga features in Bantu mythology as the remote creator and sky-God, recognised among the Bahuma, the Nyoro, the Tooro, the Chiga, the Bambwa, the Banyoro, and the Ankore. The Bahuma further recognise him as the arbiter of life, sickness, and death. However, unlike creator figures in other religious systems, Ruhanga is generally not a focus of worship. [ [http://www.angelfire.com/journal/cathbodua/Gods/Rgods.html Dictionary of Gods] ] [ [http://www.websters-online-dictionary.org/translation/Tooro/Ruhanga Webster’s Online Dictionary] ]

Ruhanga is also considered to be the founder of the Batembuzi dynasty of the Kingdom of Kitara. [Uganda Travel Guide: [http://www.ugandatravelguide.com/bachwezi.html The Bachwezi] ]

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