Mawu, the Supreme Creator (Ewe/Fon)

myth · Togo · African

Mawu is the supreme creator god of the Ewe and Fon people, a lunar goddess who created the cosmos and all living beings. She is often paired with Lisa, the sun god, forming a dual-sexed creator deity (Mawu-Lisa). Mawu is considered distant from everyday human affairs, having delegated the running of the world to her children, the trɔwo (spirits or lesser gods). Each child received dominion over a specific domain: thunder, earth, sea, wind, and others. Mawu represents the feminine principle of creation and the moon's cool, nurturing light. Her day is Monday, and she is associated with peace, fe

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