Modjaji-South Africa
In South Africa, Modjaji is the rain goddess whose spirit resides in the body of a young woman who must be queen.
For the Balobedu people, the Rain Queen is a very important figure. There are several stories that account for how the rain goddess began to take up physical form. The Rain goddess has existed for as long as can be remembered. However, in the 16th century, it is believed that her spirit decided to dwell in a woman: Dzugundini, the princess of the Balebedu Kingdom who was impregnated by her own father, the King.
Modjaji has the power to start or stop the rain.
