punishes-those-who-pollute-or-overharvest-water

Ninki Nanka · salience 0.9

“It is generally treated as a guardian or custodian of its waters rather than a predator that actively hunts people, with harm befalling those who intrude on or disrespect its domain rather than being sought out indiscriminately.”

Rainbow Serpent · salience 0.9

“in many tellings it is also dangerous, capable of causing floods, drowning trespassers who disturb its waterholes, or punishing breaches of law and ceremony.”

Mo'o · salience 0.85

“Mo'o are generally regarded as powerful and can be dangerous when disrespected, angered, or when their waters are polluted or mistreated, with some tellings describing them attacking or drowning people who disturb their domain; at the same time, a mo'o that is properly honored is often described as a protector who keeps a fishpond productive and its waters clean.”

Mami Wata · salience 0.55

“others emphasize her capacity for jealousy, danger, or outright abduction of swimmers and fishermen who stray too close to her waters or fail to show proper deference.”

Horned Serpent

“In some stories, it acts as a judge, punishing those who take more than they need or pollute the waters.”