Wanga is a member of the

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of gods or ''balubaale'', and is associated with divination and

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. He is said to be one of the first Baganda heroes to ascend into godhood.

Representation

Wanga is considered as one of the oldest members of the ''balubaale''.

Family

Wanga is the son of Wadda and Bukulu. Bukulu was created by Katonda and descended to earth with

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. Wanga is the third child of Wadda and Bukulu and has two other siblings; Musisi, another member of the balubaale who is associated with the

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phenomenon, and Laba.

Myths

The temple of Wanga

It was said that the

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once fell from the

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. This caused darkness to befall upon the world, and the king of Baganda requested the help of Wanga, who at the time resided in Ssese Islands. Wanga decided to lend his aid, and set out to Baganda. Then, he returned the sun to its rightful position. As a reward, the king of Baganda built a

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in his honor. Another interpretation of the myth detailed that the

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also fell from the sky and Wanga also had to return the moon to its original location.

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Representation

Family

Myths

The temple of Wanga

Further reading

See also

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