Bumba (god)

Bumba (god)

In the religion and mythology of the Bushongo people, Bumba is the creator god. Bumba dwelt in the primordial waters and vomited up the sun, moon, stars, animals, and men. He also showed man how to make fire.

ee also

Bushongo mythology

External links

* [http://www.godchecker.com/pantheon/african-mythology.php?deity=BUMBA An article about Bumba on GodChecker.com]


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