Ala (mythology)

Ala, also known as Ale, Alla and Ane is the Igbo goddess of fertility, and also rules the underworld. She is often depicted with a small child in her arms and her symbol is the crescent moon. It is believed that the souls of the dead reside in her sacred womb.

Ala is still worshipped by the Igbo of Nigeria, and is annually paid homage to during the Yam festival.