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Nyikang

African king

Also known as: Nyikango

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origins of Shilluk royalty

In Shilluk
…first king and culture hero, Nyikang (Nyikango). In addition to several classes of royalty, the Shilluk traditionally were divided into commoners, royal retainers, and slaves. See also Nilot.
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