Nyonye Ngana

= Nyonye Ngana =

Gender
Female

Mythology
Bushongo

Role
Creator of the White Ant, daughter of Bumba

Creator/Father
Bumba

Siblings
Chonganda

Chedi Bumba

Origin/Birth
Nyonye Ngana birth story is unknown; some say she existed before the universe, as she is a child of Bumba and was never mentioned as one of the created creatures, whereas others say that she cannot have, because the universe was created because Bumba was suffering from loneliness.

During the creation of the universe, Nyonye Ngana made the white ant, however was not up to the task, and died in the process. It is stated that white ants attempt to find and honour their lost creator, and that is why they are often seen burrowing.

Description
Nyonye Ngana is the son of Bumba in Bushongo Mythology, and helped the creation of the universe by creating the white ant, however she died in the process.

Tales
The Creation of the Universe