African Mythology

The Gods and Spirits of Africa

ALOUROUA

Baule Creator God

Picture of the African Creator God Alouroua from our African mythology image library. Illustration by Chas Saunders.

Creator God of the Baule people

He is all-powerful but extremely shy. No-one knows what he looks like, and no-one is allowed to know either. That must make life tricky for the priests. The guy in the corner with the paper bag over his head could be your Lord and Master.

Don’t you dare peek behind the mask. It’s more than our job’s worth to give you an artist’s impression.

Alouroua Facts and Figures

Name: Alouroua
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names:

Gender: Male
Type: God
Area or people: Baule tribe of the Ivory Coast
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role:
In charge of: Creating
Area of expertise: Creation

Good/Evil Rating: NEUTRAL, may not care
Popularity index: 5417

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Article last revised on May 16, 2019 by Rowan Allen.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

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