Civet Cat
“Maita mbeva, Musoni, Warukore, Munhuwakure, Zungunde, Mutswandiani, Akagara ngozi, VaRemba, Vauyi, Nyamunaka, VaMwenye, Vasingasone neshinda nhema, Vaerambeva, Vakashoshonora shono mumwena, Aiwa zvaitwa Musoni.”
The Hwesa Musoni totem holds deep cultural significance in Shona tradition. Known as Civet Cat in English, this totem represents the spiritual connection between the Hwesa clan and their ancestral heritage.
“In Shona culture, totems serve as spiritual guardians and symbols of identity, connecting each person to their ancestors and defining their place within the community.”
Civet Cat
Hwesa
“The totem is not just a name, but a sacred connection to our ancestors, a reminder of our responsibilities, and a guide for our conduct in life.”