MAULI
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An entity little attested under this name in the available sources. Research finds no Shona deity named Mauli. Among the Shona of Zimbabwe, the well-documented supreme being is Mwari, also called Mwali, an omnipotent creator who is not approached directly but through the intermediary of the ancestral spirits, the vadzimu. It is possible that Mauli is a graphic variant or an approximate transcription, but no source consulted confirms it. Caution is recommended.
Powers & Attributes
Role in the ROHO universe
Founding presence. MAULI stands at the root of the world and sustains the weave since before the beginning. Bound to the Shona pantheon.
Sacred Mask
An ancient ritual mask of sacred wood, old metal and black stone, engraved with symbols of supreme, embodiment of the power of Mauli
Era
Ancient cycle
Frequently asked questions
Is Mauli a recognised Shona god?
No source consulted attests a Shona deity named Mauli. The name remains uncertain in the present state of the available documents.
What is the supreme being of the Shona?
The Shona traditions of Zimbabwe designate Mwari, also called Mwali, as the supreme creator. He is not addressed directly, but through the intermediary of the ancestral spirits, the vadzimu.
What might Mauli be?
Perhaps a spelling variant or an approximate transcription of another name. For want of attestation, it is more honest to affirm nothing precise about it.