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Great Zimbabwe's Sacred Cattle: The Mambo's Herd as Power
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the role of cattle in the economy and politics of Great Zimbabwe. While prior episodes covered iron, copper, and textiles, the Mambo's vast herds of Sanga cattle were arguably the kingdom's most vital asset—serving as currency, status symbol, and sacred link to the ancestors. Lucas explains how cattle underpinned the lobola bride-price system, funded the Mambo's patronage networks, and even shaped the very layout of the Great Enclosure with its massive cattle enclosures. The discussion also touches on the zebu and Sanga…
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