ITHERTHER
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Itherther is a deity of Kabyle mythology, among the Berbers of Algeria. According to the legend, he is a primordial buffalo who existed at the beginning of time, alongside a heifer named Thamuatz. Both emerge from Tlam, a dark underground realm, then choose to remain in the light of the earth. From their union are born a son, Achimi, and a daughter. When Achimi unites with his mother and his sister, Itherther, having discovered it, fights his son. Defeated, he flees and, according to the narrative, gives birth through his seed to seven new species of animals. With Achimi, Itherther is associated with the origin of the fauna, of hunting and of the eating of meat. The myth preserves traces of the ancient Berber beliefs prior to the Arab conquest.
Powers & Attributes
Role in the ROHO universe
Weaver of the currents. ITHERTHER watches over the flow of the waters and the fluid memory that binds the worlds within the Mabioni. Bound to the Kabyle pantheon.
Sacred Mask
An ancient ritual mask of polished ebony, mother-of-pearl and shells, engraved with symbols of primordial bull, embodiment of the power of Itherther
Era
Ancient cycle
Frequently asked questions
What is Itherther?
A primordial buffalo of Kabyle mythology, present at the beginning of time with the heifer Thamuatz, by whom he has a son, Achimi.
What role does Itherther play in the origins?
After fighting and being defeated by his son Achimi, he flees and, according to the narrative, engenders through his seed seven new animal species. He is thus linked to the origin of the fauna.
To which culture does Itherther belong?
To the Kabyle traditions, among the Berbers of Algeria. The myth preserves elements of the Berber beliefs prior to the Arab conquest.
Related spirits
Sources and references
- Wikipedia (EN), Itherther
- Oxford Dictionary of World Mythology
- Leo Frobenius et Douglas C. Fox, African Genesis