Shato Mheta

Python

Mheta ClanLess Than 1% of Participants
Praise Poem - Mheta
Shato, Mheta, Maita Saunyama Maita Mheta, Svova nepasi, Svongongorongo, Maita mafamba nedumbu, Chikata.
Cultural Significance

The Shato Mheta totem holds deep cultural significance in Shona tradition. Known as Python in English, this totem represents the spiritual connection between the Mheta 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.”

Quick Info

ENGLISH NAME

Python

CLAN

Mheta

PREVALENCE

Less Than 1% of Participants
Common Regions
Nyanga
Traditional Titles

MALE TITLES

ChikataSaunyamaSvova

FEMALE TITLES

MhetaSaunyama
“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.”
— Shona Cultural Wisdom