Pangool
The Pangool (singular: Fangool) are the ancient saints and ancestral spirits of the Serer people of Senegal, the Gambia, and Mauritania, serving as the central spiritual bridge between humanity and the supreme creator deity Roog. Unlike distant gods, the Pangool are intimately involved in daily life — they are canonized ancestors who have been elevated to spirit status due to their exceptional leadership, sacrifice, or spiritual alignment during their lives. They act as protectors, moral guides, healers, and intermediaries, ensuring balance between human action and cosmic order. The Pangool ar