First attested | Danish, South Africa |
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Country | South Africa |
Region | Howick Falls |
Details | Found 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]
The Zulu people believed that when you make eye contact with the Inkanyamba you are in danger of losing your life.[citation needed]