Atete is a fertility goddess[1] worshipped at Kafa (Ethiopia).[2]

It is probably the subject of an ancient fertility rite performed by women who collect various sacred plants and throw them into the river.[3]

References

  1. ^ Andrzejewski, B. W.; Pilaszewicz, S.; Tyloch, W. (1985-11-21). Literatures in African Languages: Theoretical Issues and Sample Surveys. Cambridge University Press. p. 409. ISBN 978-0-521-25646-9.
  2. ^ Jordan, Michael (2014-05-14). Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses. Infobase Publishing. p. 36. ISBN 978-1-4381-0985-5.
  3. ^ Michael Jordan, Encyclopedia of Gods, Kyle Cathie Limited, 2002


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