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In Angolan mythology, Kianda (or Dandalunda) is a goddess of the sea, of the waters, and a protector of fishermen. She was traditionally worshiped by throwing offerings such as food and clothing into the sea. A similar African goddess is Yemoja from Yoruba mythology. Every year the Kianda Festival is held to worship her in Luanda, Angola, a week before the festival of the patron saint of the Ilha and Ibendoa (Bengo province) in July. The mosasaur Prognathodon kianda, found in Angola, was named after this deity.

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  • In Angolan mythology, Kianda (or Dandalunda) is a goddess of the sea, of the waters, and a protector of fishermen. She was traditionally worshiped by throwing offerings such as food and clothing into the sea. A similar African goddess is Yemoja from Yoruba mythology. Every year the Kianda Festival is held to worship her in Luanda, Angola, a week before the festival of the patron saint of the Ilha and Ibendoa (Bengo province) in July. The mosasaur Prognathodon kianda, found in Angola, was named after this deity. (en)
  • Dandalunda, Dandaluna ou Dandalunga (em quimbundo e quicongo: Ndanda Lunda), e ainda Angoleira, Caçanje, Caiaia, Caiala, Dandá, Dandazumba, Gongombera, Iadalunda, Lamazi, Lembacalunga, Malemba, Mameto-Calunga, Mameto-Quissimbe, Mãe-Dalunda, Micaia, Mucunã, Pandá, Quianda, Quissambô, Quissimbi, Quissimbi-Quiamaza, Remacalunga ou Sereia-Mucunã, na mitologia bantu, é a inquice das águas doces, fertilidade, fecundação, ouro, amor, beleza e riqueza associada ao orixá Oxum. Quiçá seu nome derivou do rio Lunda, localizado no norte do . Seus iniciados usam nomes os como: Diamazi, Longadialongo, Mazacalunga e Samba-Diamongo. O culto à Quianda é especialmente importante aos pescadores e marinheiros, por sua relação com Iemanjá; a festa da Quianda é realizada em Luanda uma semana antes da Procissão de Nossa Senhora do Cabo, que tem forte relação sincrética. Uma mesma festa é realizada na Lagoa da Ibendoa (província de Bengo) em julho. O nome quianda também é o epíteto específico do mosassauro Prognathodon kianda de Angola. (pt)
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  • In Angolan mythology, Kianda (or Dandalunda) is a goddess of the sea, of the waters, and a protector of fishermen. She was traditionally worshiped by throwing offerings such as food and clothing into the sea. A similar African goddess is Yemoja from Yoruba mythology. Every year the Kianda Festival is held to worship her in Luanda, Angola, a week before the festival of the patron saint of the Ilha and Ibendoa (Bengo province) in July. The mosasaur Prognathodon kianda, found in Angola, was named after this deity. (en)
  • Dandalunda, Dandaluna ou Dandalunga (em quimbundo e quicongo: Ndanda Lunda), e ainda Angoleira, Caçanje, Caiaia, Caiala, Dandá, Dandazumba, Gongombera, Iadalunda, Lamazi, Lembacalunga, Malemba, Mameto-Calunga, Mameto-Quissimbe, Mãe-Dalunda, Micaia, Mucunã, Pandá, Quianda, Quissambô, Quissimbi, Quissimbi-Quiamaza, Remacalunga ou Sereia-Mucunã, na mitologia bantu, é a inquice das águas doces, fertilidade, fecundação, ouro, amor, beleza e riqueza associada ao orixá Oxum. Quiçá seu nome derivou do rio Lunda, localizado no norte do . Seus iniciados usam nomes os como: Diamazi, Longadialongo, Mazacalunga e Samba-Diamongo. (pt)
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