HUVI
allyGod
Huvi is presented here as a hunting spirit attached to the Ovimbundu, a Bantu people of the high plateaus of central Angola. This entity is little attested in the available sources. The studies of Ovimbundu religion mention above all the supreme god Suku and the social importance of hunting, but they do not confirm a deity named Huvi. In the absence of solid references, its attributes and exact role cannot be described with certainty.
Powers & Attributes
Role in the ROHO universe
Voice of the forest. HUVI watches the spirits of the woods and negotiates with the hunters the respect of the places. Bound to the Ovimbundu pantheon.
Sacred Mask
An ancient ritual mask of fired clay, bronze and fossilised roots, engraved with symbols of hunting, embodiment of the power of Huvi
Era
Ancient cycle
Frequently asked questions
Who are the Ovimbundu?
A Bantu people of the high plateaus of central Angola, among whom hunting holds an important place.
Is Huvi an attested Ovimbundu deity?
The available sources do not confirm it. They mention above all the supreme god Suku.
What can be said of Huvi's role?
Little with certainty. As the sources stand, its hunting attributes remain unverified.