Kaggen, also written ǀKaggen, is a demiurge and folk hero of the San people of southern Africa. He is a trickster god who can shapeshift, usually taking the form of a praying mantis but also a bull eland, a louse, a snake and a caterpillar.
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SymbolSourced to the subject's own accountKaggen is a trickster demiurge of the San people who can shape shift, usually taking the form of a praying mantis but also a bull eland, a louse, a snake and a caterpillar. 1 Connections
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In San (Bushmen) religion the eland is the favored creature of Kaggen, the trickster-creator, central to the dance and its rock art.
Source Nyae Nyae !Kung Beliefs and RitesLorna Marshall
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1. Kaggen (Wikipedia)
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He is a trickster god who can shape shift, usually taking the form of a praying mantis but also a bull eland, a louse, a snake, and a caterpillar.
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