Definitions of "Riva Muma"

River Mother (Mermaid)

Term used to refer to a mermaid

Patois: Dem seh Riva Muma live dung by di riverbank.
English: They say the River Mother lives down by the riverbank.

Obeah , Tie , Obeah man , Balm yard ,

Mermaid

Term used to refer to a mermaid. The literal translation is “River Mother”.

Patois: Dem seh riva muma nuh real but mi still believe inna it
English: They say mermaids aren’t real but I still believe in it

Obeah , Tie , Obeah man , Balm yard ,