Kwakiya :The Black Hooded Cobra

Kwakiya, daughter of Sarkin Aljan Zurkalene, is married to Danko Dan Musa, Chief of the Bori Snake Spirits. Her characteristic affliction is blindness. Like a snake, she blinds by spitting venom into her victim’s eyes, a technique she has taught her husband.

ORIGIN:

Hausa

CLASSIFICATION:

Bori

SEE ALSO:

• Bori
• Sarkin Aljan Zurkalene
• Danko Dan Muso

SOURCE:

Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses – Written by : Judika Illes Copyright © 2009 by Judika Illes.