NGOLIMENO
neutralSpirit
Under this spelling, the entity could not be documented in the accessible reference sources. The internal notice describes it as a spirit of the Ewe area determining the share of luck or destiny allotted to children yet to be born. This motif refers to a real and central belief of the Fon and Ewe cosmology, according to which each person receives before birth a destiny mingling fortune and trials, within a frame where Mawu-Lisa, the threshold deity Legba and the divinatory system of Fa intervene. The precise name Ngolimeno could not, however, be attached to a deity or spirit attested by a reliable source. The elements proper to this figure must therefore be considered uncertain, and its cult, rites and specific attributes cannot be described without risk of invention.
Powers & Attributes
Role in the ROHO universe
Sentinel of the hearth. NGOLIMENO keeps the domestic thresholds where human life is woven. Bound to the Fon/Eʋe pantheon. Its alignment depends on the invoker's protocol.
Sacred Mask
An ancient ritual mask of sacred wood, old metal and black stone, engraved with symbols of luck, embodiment of the power of Ngolimeno
Era
Ancient cycle
Frequently asked questions
Is Ngolimeno a recognised Fon or Ewe deity?
Under this spelling, no accessible reference source documents this figure. The name could not be attached to an attested deity or spirit.
What does the idea of luck allotted to children yet to be born cover?
In the Fon and Ewe cosmology, each person receives before birth a destiny mingling fortune and trials. This share is associated with Mawu-Lisa, with Legba and with the divinatory system of Fa.
Can its cult be described precisely?
No. In the absence of a reliable source on this figure under this name, it is not possible to describe a cult, rites or specific attributes without risk of invention.