Traditional Maasai Rain-Calling Rituals (Women’s Roles at Rivers and Mountains) Among the Maasai, women play an important spiritual role during times of drought. They perform special traditional ceremonies at river sources and on mountain sites, seeking rain and blessings from Enkai (God/Messiah). 1. At River Sources: Women gather at springs, rivers, or watering points. They sing sacred traditional songs and prayers dedicated to Enkai. Using small calabashes, they sprinkle or scatter milk, symbo