Hungwe Matapatira

Fish Eagle

Vaera Hungwe Clan1% of Participants
Praise Poem - Matapatira
Mazvitta Shiri, Hungwe, Matapira, Ziendanomudenga, Pasi yakatya ndove, Mudyanavana, Kunyima vana zvinoshura, Vakadzi kuvarume vavo, Vaira shiri nebanga hazvionani, Zvombo zveshumba, Muranda wavanhukadzi. Zvaitwa Hungwe yangu yiyi, Shiri isina shura nomunhu, Haiwa, maita Shiri, Mwana waChasura. Maita zvenyu vaChifambanokudenga, Zvaitwa vaira Shiri, Shiri chena, tarirai kwadzinobva, Gonerakudera, valMurefu, Mapatapasi, VokwaChinobhururuka, Muira shiri wangu yuyu, Shiri iri Hungwe. Aiwa zvaonekwa maokomavi.
Cultural Significance

Hungwe Mtapatira stands as a symbol of alertness, resilience, and ancestral connection in Shona culture. It belongs to the Hungwe (wild pig / warthog) lineage, linked to toughness, survival, and the ability to thrive in difficult conditions. Hungwe Mtapatira marks a specific branch within this totem and calls its bearers to live with courage, practical wisdom, and a strong sense of responsibility to family, community, and ancestors.

Quick Info

ENGLISH NAME

Fish Eagle

CLAN

Vaera Hungwe

PREVALENCE

1% of Participants
Common Regions
Rusape
Nyanga
Traditional Titles

MALE TITLES

ChasuraHungweMaokomavi

FEMALE TITLES

Manyoni