In Dinka mythology, the first male human. His female partner is ABUK. These two were, according to Dinka mythology, the first couple to be created, and Garang is seen as having a divine influence on human life. Abuk, who was created fully formed but in miniature, was placed in a pot of water by the creator god NHIALIC, where she swelled up to human size. The couple were given just one grain to eat each day but Abuk ground it into paste and planted the next grain, which grew to become all grain. Abuk, all women and gardens are represented by a small snake
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