Muso Koroni
The pure woman with the primeval soul.
The Knowledgeable One; The Pure Woman with the Primeval Soul
Also known as:
Nyalé; Mousso Koroni
Origin:
Bamana/Bambara
According to myth, Muso Koroni, Leopard Goddess of Mali, is
the world’s first female while the first male was a blacksmith. Muso Koroni is
among those spirits involved with the magical traditions of smithcraft.
Originally a divine Creatrix, she traveled as a whirlwind sparking the process
of creation.
She was venerated as fertility goddess Bambara Mali West Africa.
The mother of all living things she introduced mankind to
the principles of farming.
She is depicted either in human form sometimes with many
breasts or as a Panther in later guys she uses her claws to bring on menstrual cramps
in women and to circumcise both sexes.
prior to circumcision a youth is set to possess an untamed
wildness. Muso Koroni is pursued by the sun God Pembo. Who impregnates her in
the form of a tree.
Color:
Black, associated with fertility and black fertile soil
Elements: Fire, air (wind)
Offerings:
Smiths traditionally craft metal images of her in the form
of candelabra. Her spirit is invoked when the lamp’s cups, filled with shea
butter, are lit.
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