Water is seen as a great source of spirituality and life source in many traditional African societies. Water Spirits and other Spirits connected to nature, as well as certain animals are revered. These topics were often discussed when I underwent ‘Ukuthwasa’, which is part of the initiation when becoming a Sangoma/ Traditional healer where I undertook my training on the borders of Mozambique and South Africa. I enjoyed being part of many such discussion attended by village Elders during my training, and was fascinated by tales of the Spirits who controlled the rain, inhabited water masses and the sky. During times of intense drought, rituals and offerings are made to…