Mutima

= Mutima =

Gender
Female

Mythology
Baluba

Role
Leader of the Gods, Giver of Heart to humans, replacement of Kabezya-Mpungu

Father
Kabezya-Mpungu

Subjects (Creations of Kabezya-Mpungu)
The Sun

The Moon

The Darkness

The Rain

Origin/Birth
Mutima was created by Kabezya-Mpungu.

After creating the world, he created four forces: the Sun, Moon, Darkness, and Rain. Each of these forced intended to rule, however Kabezya-Mpungu instructed them not to, and left. He left behind Mutima, the heart, which prevented the four forces from destroying the world.

Description
Kabezya-Mpungu is the creator of the universe in Baluba mythology, and is well-known for exiling himself after the creation, and never being seen again.

During the creation of the universe, he created four primordial forces: the Sun, the Moon, the Darkness, and the Rain. As each of them intended to take over the universe for themselves after Kabezya-Mpungu left, he left them Mutima, the heart, to prevent them from doing so.

After he had created the universe, Kabezya-Mpungu left. This symbolizes the lost/unavailable family figure. As aformentioned, he left in his place Mutima, the heart, to replace him.

Tales
Baluba Creation Myth

History
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Etymology
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Archaeological Record
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Modern Influence
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Literature including Mutima
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