The West African Traditional Region had a great goddess named Ezenwanyi. SHE of Ten thousand names. Ezenwanyi is the goddess of the seven seas and is known to be the most powerful and wise goddess in all the land.
Ezenwanyi is a kind and compassionate goddess who loves all creatures, big and small. She would often take the form of a mermaid to swim with the fish and dolphins in the sea.
Ezenwanyi’s powers are vast and many. She controls the sea’s tides and currents and protects ships from dangerous storms. She also heals any illness or injury with her magical powers. Ezenwanyi protects all living things; all who know her feel her compassion and love.
One day, a group of sailors was caught in a terrible storm at sea. They cried out to Ezenwanyi for help, and she heard their pleas. With a wave of her powerful tail, Ezenwanyi calmed the storm and guided the sailors safely to shore. Her strength and kindness amazed the sailors, who knew they owed her their lives.
Ezenwanyi also has a gift for humans. She knows humans need water to survive, so she created rivers, lakes, and streams to provide this essential resource. She also taught humans how to fish and sustainably use the sea’s help not to harm the delicate ecosystem.
People often came to Ezenwanyi for advice, and she always offered them kind and wise words. Her love for all living things is infectious, and many people in the region began to worship her as their goddess.
Ezenwanyi’s influence spread far and wide; even today, people still look to her for guidance and protection. She is a symbol of strength, compassion, and wisdom and a reminder that we should always strive to protect the natural world around us.