Lukwata
Lukwata (Luganda for 'sea serpent', the nominal form of kukwata, lit. 'to seize') is a legendary water-dwelling creature in Baganda folklore, said to be found in Lake Victoria of Uganda. It has been described as 20–30 feet long, with dark smooth skin and a rounded head, and known to attack fishermen and boats. It may have also been related in some way to spirits and deities related to canoes and fishing Pieces of the Lukwata were thought to have magical properties and were revered as relics in eastern Africa.
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Lukwata
Lukwata (Luganda for 'sea serpent', the nominal form of kukwata, lit. 'to seize') is a legendary water-dwelling creature in Baganda folklore, said to be found in Lake Victoria of Uganda. It has been described as 20–30 feet long, with dark smooth skin and a rounded head, and known to attack fishermen and boats. It may have also been related in some way to spirits and deities related to canoes and fishing Pieces of the Lukwata were thought to have magical properties and were revered as relics in eastern Africa.
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Lukwata (Luganda for 'sea serp ...... d as relics in eastern Africa.
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卢克瓦塔(斯瓦希里语:Lukwata)是一种水栖神秘生物的名 ...... 身上的脱落物被认为拥有神奇的力量,所以在非洲东部被尊为文物。
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The African Great Lakes region, from where most Lukwata stories stem.
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Lukwata
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Lukwata (Luganda for 'sea serp ...... d as relics in eastern Africa.
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卢克瓦塔(斯瓦希里语:Lukwata)是一种水栖神秘生物的名 ...... 身上的脱落物被认为拥有神奇的力量,所以在非洲东部被尊为文物。
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Lukwata
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卢克瓦塔
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