Ala, also known as Ale, Alla and Ane/Ani in Igbo mythology is the goddess of fertility, who also rules the underworld. The Igbo believe she can be Chukwu's wife or daughter. She is often depicted with a small child in her arms and her symbol is the crescent moon. It is believed that the souls of the dead reside in her sacred womb.
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