Atete, in Oromo mythology and religion, is a fertility goddess worshipped at Kafa (Ethiopia).
It is probably the subject of an ancient fertility rite performed by women who collect various sacred plants and throw them into the river.
References
- Andrzejewski, B. W.; Pilaszewicz, S.; Tyloch, W. (1985-11-21). Literatures in African Languages: Theoretical Issues and Sample Surveys. Cambridge University Press. p. 409. ISBN 978-0-521-25646-9.
- Jordan, Michael (2014-05-14). Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses. Infobase Publishing. p. 36. ISBN 978-1-4381-0985-5.
- Michael Jordan, Encyclopedia of Gods, Kyle Cathie Limited, 2002
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