Shimba

Shimba is a fictional deity mentioned in the Cthulhu Mythos short story "The Stairs in the Crypt", by Lin Carter.
==Description==
Nothing is known about Shimba, other than that it is a benevolent god of shepherds worshiped in monasteries in ancient Hyperborea. A remarkably agreeable deity, the monks of Shimba are allowed to indulge in hedonistic consumption of food and drink, and live in great comfort. (: "The Stairs in the Crypt")
It's unknown whether Shimba is a real entity within the context of the Mythos.
Category:Characters Originating From Expanded Mythos Works
Category:Other Supernatural Beings