water-guardianship

Mo'o · salience 0.9

“In Native Hawaiian tradition, mo'o are supernatural beings usually described as enormous lizards or dragon-like reptiles, sometimes many feet long, that dwell in and guard fresh water — springs, streams, taro patches, and especially fishponds (loko i'a), where their presence is traditionally understood as protecting the water source and the food supply it sustains.”

Mami Wata · salience 0.7

“In West and Central African folklore and its diaspora traditions, Mami Wata is a powerful water spirit, often depicted as a mermaid or serpent-charmer, who governs rivers and seas and can bring wealth, fertility, or ruin to those she favors or curses.”