reth

African religion

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significance to Shilluk

  • In Shilluk

    …by a divine king (reth) chosen from the sons of previous kings. The king’s physical and ritual well-being was held to ensure the prosperity of the whole land. The large royal clan traced descent from the first king and culture hero, Nyikang (Nyikango). In addition to several classes of…

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