The supreme, creator god, Nhialic (pronounced as Nhialich), is the god of the sky and rain, and the ruler of all the other gods and spirits. He is generally seen as distant from humans. Nhialic is also known as Jaak, Juong or … See more

The Dinka address their prayers first to the Supreme Being Nhialic then invoke other deities.
The Dinka offer prayers for receiving mild weather. They also pray for good harvest, protection of people, cattle recovery from illness, and good … See more

• (in English) Lienhardt, Godfrey, "Divinity and Experience: The Religion of the Dinka", Oxford University Press (1988), ISBN See more

The Dinka have a pantheon of deities, most notable:
• Nhialic, a supreme god
• Du Chie, a creation god, sometimes precursor, other co-creator with Nhialic
• Ayum, goddess of the wind. She is often referred to as a force … See more

The Dinka are also animists. They have a Pastoral lifestyle. The Dinka inherit a totem from both their parents. The faithful are expected to make offerings to their totem force and maintain … See more

As in other cultures, the Dinka practice a form of astrology:
The Dinka name the stars—for example, “Orion” is called … See more

• Lienhardt, Godfrey (1987). Divinity and Experience: The Religion of the Dinka. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-823405-8.
• Library of Congress: Country Studies: Sudan
• (in … See more