Waaq

The oldest religion of the Horn of Africa is monotheistic and predates the Abrahamic religions.

Its god, Waaqa, lived among his people until humanity violated safu, or the moral order, at which time Waaqa withdrew.

The Oromo people make up Ethiopia's largest ethnic group.

This story is from their oral tradition.

Once upon a time, Waaqa ordered a man to do what he ordered him.

The man refused to fulfill the will of Waaqa.

Eventually, Waaqa became disappointed and annoyed with him, which resulted in his death.

When Waaqa visited the area the next day, he found the corpse of the person lying in a grave, and tears burst from his eyes.

The performance of sacrifices is also a common element in many African Indigenous rituals.

Take the Oromo people of Ethiopia, who use a ritual called buna qala, literally coffee slaughtering, to honor the supreme god, Waaqa, from whose tears they believe the coffee tree first sprung.

Coffee is a sacred substance to the Oromo, used as medicine as well as consumed as a food or drink, and it's carefully prepared by women in the community.

Not only does this sacrifice bring blessings and prosperity from Waaqa, but during the ceremony, elders pass on stories and instructions to younger people to instill their beliefs and cultural heritage.

Oromo people as far as the US and Norway partake in this practice to maintain their connection to their god and their community.

Now, if you wanna know how this three-tiered universe got to be, well, it depends on who you ask.