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What are the four groups of gods in the traditional Afro-Surinamese religion Winti?
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Earth spirits [gron winti], water spirits [watra winti], forest spirits [busi winti], and sky spirits[tapu winti] are the four groups of gods in Winti . Aysa winti are the highest level of gron winti, and they're all female.
Watramama is a watra winti of mesmerizing beauty. She was first mentioned in Suriname around 1744 in the journal of an anonymous colonist.
The highest level of busi winti are experts in healing, herbal knowledge, and the preparation of herbal medicine [wirwiriobia].
Tapu winti can take on the shape of animals [jaguar, vulture]. They're also associated with lightning and thunder.
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Winti is the Afro-Surinamese traditional religion that was created from the different tribal religious traditions of West African slaves in Suriname. Winti means 'wind'. But the term has three layers of meaning.First, the term refers to the supreme God, Anana Kedyaman Kedyanpo. In this particular meaning, the term is written as 'The Winti'. Second, it refers to the religious system. In this particular meaning, the term is written as 'Winti'. Third, it refers to the four groups of lesser gods and spirits. In this particular meaning, the term is written as 'winti'.
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