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Inkanyamba

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Inkanyamba
First attestedDanish, South Africa
CountrySouth Africa
RegionHowick Falls
DetailsFound in water

The Inkanyamba is a legendary serpent said to be living in a waterfall lake area in the northern forests near Pietermaritzburg most commonly in the base of Howick Falls, South Africa. The Zulu people of the area believe it to be a large serpent with an equine head. It is a very tall creature. Most active in the summer months, it is believed that the Inkanyamba's anger causes the seasonal storms.[1][2]

Howick Falls

The Zulu people believed that when you make eye contact with the Inkanyamba you are in danger of losing your life.[citation needed]

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Inkanyamba was featured in the 4th season of the Canadian documentary series Mystery Hunters.

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References

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  1. ^ Exelby, Narina (March 2004). "Legends of the deep". Gateway to Africa. Archived from the original on 13 January 2006. Retrieved 18 June 2007.
  2. ^ Regional Knowledge Sharing Exchange Visit (PDF) (Report). Pemba, Mozambique: Global Adaptation Network, Durban Adaptation Charter, United Nations. 25 November 2016. Retrieved 23 July 2021.