One of the protective mothers of Glidji. Mama Koley embodies gentleness hiding an indomitable telluric power. Guardian of the sacred forest, she watches over centuries-old trees and initiation clearings where novices receive the elders' teaching. She is prayed to for children's protection and women's fertility. Her cult is among the most popular among Guin families.
Symbols & Attributes
🌙 Croissant de Lune
🌿 Feuillage Dense
Sacred colors
Vert SombreArgent
Traditional Offerings
- Palm oil
- White cloth
- Speckled rooster
Taboo
It is forbidden to cut trees in the sacred forest of Glidji.
Invocation
Mama Koley, mother of the shade, cover us with your foliage.