Obambo

Lesserfolk-consensusAfrican folkloreCentral Africa

A supernatural being in Central African tradition with dual capacities for evil and good, capable of causing harm or sickness but also bringing positive change. (Note: 1. Power tier should be Primordial since it has dual capacities for evil and good, implying a much more powerful entity. 2. Sensory cues are missing from the draft. 3. The source material does not exp)

Origin
Appearance

No physical description is given in the source material. Supernatural beings are often described through metaphor or association with other entities.

Abilities

The Obambo can possess individuals, causing them to become ill or afflicted. It has the power to desire a home be built for it, but this may not necessarily be an active power. The entity can choose to exert either negative (evil) or positive influence.

Weaknesses & Wards

Weaknesses

  • condition
    incorrect burial practices

Wards

  • ritual
    proper burial and treatment of corpses

Community Record

Sources
  1. [1]
    Obambowiki
folk-consensus