Published on November 10, 2022
Lukwata
- The Monster of Lake Victoria
- Loquata
- Lukata
Regions of expansion
Uganda
Burundi
Republic of the Congo
Ethiopia
Kenya
Malawi
Mozambique
Rwanda
Zambia
United Republic of Tanzania
Description
A legendary aquatic creature from Baganda folklore that is said to inhabit Lake Victoria in Uganda. It means "sea serpent" (from kukwata , letters. "grab"). It has been described as being 20-100 feet long, with dark smooth skin and a rounded head, and has been known to attack fishermen and boats.
It may be associated with spirits and deities associated with canoeing and fishing, as parts of the lukwata were believed to have magical properties and were revered as relics in East Africa.
