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In Islam, Nakir and Munkar are the two angels who interrogate newly buried corpses about the Prophet Muhammad. Those who answer correctly are said to receive air from Paradise, while incorrect responses are met with beatings and ever-increasing pressure by the angels on the grave of the corpse.
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In Tinneh mythology, nantenas are a kind of spirit or fairies which inhabit the earth, sea and air and are responsible for both good and evil.
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In Gilbertese mythology, Nareau was the creator. Entering the primordial darkness, he created out of sand and water two beings, Na Atibu and Nei Teukez. From their union sprang the gods. The world of men and women was created from the dismembered parts of Na Atibu's body.
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In the mythology of Sulawesi Island, Ndara is the god of the underworld.
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The Nefer was an ancient Egyptian amulet signifying happiness and good luck. It was made of red stone or red porcelain and was worn from a necklace or a string of beads.
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In Fiji mythology, Ngendi is a fertility god who showed men the use of fire.
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In Huli mythology, the god Ni is the sole cause of leprosy.
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In Canaanite mythology, Nikkal was the goddess of the fruits of the earth. She was a daughter of Hiribi. She married Yarikh.
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In Bamum mythology, Njinyi (also known as Nnui and Yorubang) is the supreme god who creates children.
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