Kianda
In Angolan mythology, Kianda is a goddess of the sea, deity of the waters, protector of the fishermen. She was traditionally worshipped by throwing offerings such as food and clothing into the sea.
Equivalent to Iemanja, Brazilian water goddess of African origin Yoruba. Her English translation would be Mermaid.
Every year there are held festivities Kianda Festivity to worship this deity in Luanda, Angola, a week before the festival of the patron saint of the Ilha and Ibendoa in July.
The name kianda is also the specific epithet for mosasaur Prognathodon kianda from Angola.
