Ilomba (Lozi mythology)

Lesserwell-documentedLozi mythologySouthern AfricaZambia

A malevolent sea snake entity created by witch doctors through dark magic, tied to human sacrifice and control. (Note: * Power tier: Greater (not Lesser) as per power_tier classification system * Appearance change: Sources describe that when seen by its owner, the Ilomba takes on the identity of its owner's face, not )

Origin

According to Lozi mythology, an Ilomba is created by a witch doctor using their finger nails and blood from various parts of their body as part of dark magic.

Appearance

When viewed by others, the Ilomba appears as a normal snake. However, its appearance changes when seen by its owner.

Abilities

The Ilomba can be fed and controlled by its owner, who commands it to kill. If not fed, it turns on its master and attempts to consume them. Its destruction requires the intervention of its creator (the witch doctor).

Weaknesses & Wards

Weaknesses

  • condition
    lack of food supply

Wards

  • ritual
    intervention by witch doctor
  • other
    haunting by consumed souls (deterrent/consequence)

Community Record

Sources
  1. [1]
    Lozi mythology. Research notesfolk
well-documented