Amadioha

Amadioha (also spelled Amadioha or Amadioha) is a deity in the Igbo pantheon, revered by the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria. The name translates to "the one who cannot be approached carelessly" or "the one who kills carelessly," reflecting the deity's association with thunder, lightning, and justice. In the Igbo language, Amadioha is derived from the words ama (death), di (to kill), and oha (carelessly or without reason). There is no direct translation for Amadioha in Hebrew, as the concept does not directly correspond to any figure in the Hebrew Bible or Jewish tradition. In Yoruba, a related West African language and culture, the equivalent deity is known as Sango. Amadioha is often depicted as a powerful, authoritative figure who punishes wrongdoers and upholds moral order. The deity is also associated with the sky and is believed to reside in the heavens. Worship of Amadioha involves rituals and sacrifices to seek protection, justice, and divine intervention. The deity's symbol, the thunderstone, is considered sacred and is often used in traditional Igbo religious practices.