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.
When viewed by others, the Ilomba appears as a normal snake. However, its appearance changes when seen by its owner.
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
- conditionlack of food supply
Wards
- ritualintervention by witch doctor
- otherhaunting by consumed souls (deterrent/consequence)
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Community Record
- [1]Lozi mythology. Research notesfolk