Enyi Mmiri

Autor/Urheber:

Ebiojo

Attribution:

Das Bild ist mit 'Attribution Required' markiert, aber es wurden keine Informationen über die Attribution bereitgestellt. Vermutlich wurde bei Verwendung des MediaWiki-Templates für die CC-BY Lizenzen der Parameter für die Attribution weggelassen. Autoren und Urheber finden für die korrekte Verwendung der Templates hier ein Beispiel.

Shortlink:

https://dewiki.de/b/370afa

Quelle:

Wikimedia Commons

Größe:

640 x 480 Pixel (31780 Bytes)

Beschreibung:

Enyi Mmiri,

Enyi mmírí , also known as the West African Manatee (scientifically called Trichechus Senegalensis). This remarkable creature is often called Emenyi or Upeteyi and can be found dwelling deep within the creeks of the Niger Delta.

Among the Oru/Olu (Riverine Igbo) communities, stretching from Ndokwa, Ogbaru to Oguta, Ndoni, Ase, and beyond, the Enyi Mmiri holds a special place as a totem animal. It is regarded as sacred, and ancient customs strictly prohibit its killing. Interestingly, this unique creature is considered a totem of the revered Niger goddess Oshimili.

It is believed that the intriguing legends of "mammy water" may have emerged from the Manatee's acts of rescuing drowning locals. These incredible stories add to the mystique surrounding the Enyi Mmiri and its role in the cultural beliefs of the region.

The Manatee can be found in only two regions across the globe. One being the coast of West Africa, where our beloved Enyi Mmiri resides, and the other being the coasts of Florida in the United States. These two coastal regions are fortunate to host this extraordinary species and witness its majestic presence.

Lizenz:

CC BY-SA 4.0

Bild teilen: