Mami Wata or Mami, is the known as the self- created divine source of wisdom.From the primordial waters it is she who brought forth the pantheon of spirits known by the Ewe in West Africa as Vodoun. The word Vodoun is simply means "spirit" or "God".Although she has been worshipped in many different cultures throughout history, the origins of her reverence began with the first man and woman in Africa- the cradle of civilization. It is said amongst her followers there that it is said,there are no new religions but in fact, simply translations of the divine truth of Mami/ISIS. Mami Wata also know as Mami ISIS is the divine logos, the firmament on which creation exists.The ancient traditions say that it was Mami Wata that would manifest to the African people as a water deities choosing to take on feminine or masculine features at will. It was through these manifestations that these civilizations were thought survival skills such as hunting, gathering,and order.There are many mysteries that stem from these beliefs. The dogon of Mali speak of a similar origins where the creation of the world was formed by mermen/mermaid like creatures. In Ancient Syria, Babylon, Mesopotamia,Nubia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Crete, Minoa, and as far as the East Asian continents there are similar descriptions of half-human/fish spirits such as Dagon, Aruru,Athena, Kore, Onnaes, Atergatis, Minerva, Poseidon, Tiamat, the Original Isis, Cybele, Ishtar, Ea, Vishnu, Siva, Inanna, and Triton just to name a few. In her temples Mami was often depicted as the triple headed Goddess relating to Fertility, Harvest, and Decay/ Creator,preserver, and destroyer.
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