They belong to the Nilotic peoples, which is a group of cultures in Southern Sudan and wider Eastern Africa.
Nhialic is also known as Jaak, Juong or Dyokin by other Nilotic groups such as the Nuer and Shilluk.
[3] Nhialic told them to multiply and that their children would die but would come back to life within 15 days.
Being hungry, everyday Abuk made a paste with the grain to make the food last longer.
However, when Abuk disobeyed and planted more Nhialic cut the rope that connected Heaven and Earth.
[citation needed] The Dinka address their prayers first to the Supreme Being Nhialic then invoke other deities.
Short phrases expressing the need are chanted while the spear is thrust at the animal to be sacrificed.
The faithful are expected to make offerings to their totem force and maintain positive relations with members.
These snakes are given offerings of locally-made melted cheese to appease them, after which they are released into the forest.
Killing snakes is believed to be a bad omen for the community or the individual, with the assumption that spirits may strike the killer.
As in other cultures, the Dinka practice a form of astrology:[7] The Dinka name the stars—for example, “Orion” is called “Wathal Jook.” Orion is a hunter in Greek mythology but Wathal Jook (dogs) are hunters also.