Inkanyamba

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]

First attestedDanish, South Africa

CountrySouth Africa

RegionHowick Falls

DetailsFound in water

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Inkanyamba

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First attested	Danish, South Africa
Country	South Africa
Region	Howick Falls
Details	Found in water

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The Zulu people believed that when you make eye contact with the Inkanyamba you are in danger of losing your life.^{[citation needed]}