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ǃXo, Porcupine
Deity, Animal figure
Place of Origin: Southern Africa
Origin Date: Ancient times, specific date unknown
Domain: None
Symbols: Porcupine
Attributes: None
Epithets: None
Equivalents: None
Religion: San religion
Sacred Texts: Oral traditions and myths
Iconography: Depicted as a porcupine in rock art
Relations: Adopted daughter of ǀKágge̥n and ǀHúnntuǃattǃatte̥n, wife of Ichneumon
Description
ǃXo, also known as Porcupine, is the adopted daughter of ǀKágge̥n and ǀHúnntuǃattǃatte̥n. She is married to Ichneumon and plays a role in the San creation myths.
Narratives
Marriage to Ichneumon: ǃXo married Ichneumon, and their union is part of the San creation myths.
Worship Beliefs and Practices
Honored through storytelling and rituals.
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