In the mythos of the Gigi, Amena is the dark goddess, who is the enemy of their primary goddess, Nala. Amena is associated primarily with death, but particularly with undeath, leading suppositions that she may actually be related to the concept of Amenlichtli, the "Queen of the Undead". (Also, the duality relationship between Nala and Amena -- combined with the similarity on the name "Nala" with goddesses such as Inala, Sunala, Rinala and Dinala -- may suggest some sort of connection with early Babelite mythology.)

Although Amena is recognized in the beliefs of the Gigi, she is generally not worshipped, though there is evidence that there are a few cults that make sacrifices in her name.