Uhlanga

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Template:Short description In Zulu mythology, Uhlanga is the marsh from which humanity was born,[1] and is the Zulu word for "reed" that was also a synonym for "societal custom".[2]

Myths

Myths about Uhlanga are linked to myths about Unkulunkulu and Umvelinqangi, and there are different, conflicting mythical traditions about all three.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

According to Jacob Olupona, Umvelingangi wedded himself to Uhlanga, likely because of Uhlanga's multiple-colored reeds.[1] Umvelingangi used the reeds to create men and women called Unkulunkulu, who each founded a tribe.

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