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Queen Modjadji or the Rain Queen is South Africa’s goddess of rain. Its spirit lives in the body of a young woman, who is considered the queen of Balobedu.
The Rain Queen is believed to have special powers, including the ability to control the clouds and rainfall.
There are lots of stories relating to the creation and history of rain queens. One of these stories is that of an old chief, in the 16th century, who was told by his ancestors to impregnate his daughter, Dzugundini, so that she would acquire rainmaking skills. In another version, a man called Mokoto had a vision that he had to marry his daughter to create a matrilineal dynasty. She gave birth to the first Rain Queen, known as Modjadji, which means, ‘ruler of the day’.

Description
Queen Modjadji or the Rain Queen is South Africa’s goddess of rain. Its spirit lives in the body of a young woman, who is considered the queen of Balobedu.
The Rain Queen is believed to have special powers, including the ability to control the clouds and rainfall.
There are lots of stories relating to the creation and history of rain queens. One of these stories is that of an old chief, in the 16th century, who was told by his ancestors to impregnate his daughter, Dzugundini, so that she would acquire rainmaking skills. In another version, a man called Mokoto had a vision that he had to marry his daughter to create a matrilineal dynasty. She gave birth to the first Rain Queen, known as Modjadji, which means, ‘ruler of the day’.