Nyami Nyami
Country of Origin: Zambia Being Type: River God
Power Stats
Aggression
5/10
Magic Abilities
9/10
Physical Power
9/10
Origin Backstory
Tonga river god of the Zambezi; serpentine with fish head or dragon form; controls waters and protects people; disrupted by Kariba Dam.
Key Features
- •Serpentine body
- •Fish or dragon head
- •River controller
- •Protector deity
- •Kariba Dam legend
Lore
Nyami Nyami is the revered river god of the Zambezi among the Tonga people of Zambia/Zimbabwe—a massive serpent with a fish or dragon head who controls the waters, provides sustenance, and protects his people. Legends say the 1950s Kariba Dam angered him, causing floods and disasters until appeased, symbolizing nature's power and respect for sacred rivers.