Qui sont les Wokulo ?

Ce sont des esprits du bush du folklore mandé et bambara du Mali, décrits comme de petites créatures velues, le plus souvent invisibles, farceuses et dotées d'une force surprenante.

Dume est-il bien documenté ?

Non. Si les Wokulo sont attestés, un chef nommé précisément Dume n'apparaît pas clairement dans les sources accessibles. Cette identification demande prudence.

Que sait-on de son rôle ?

On lui prête le commandement des Wokulo, mais les détails manquent. Les récits sur les Wokulo insistent surtout sur leurs tours joués aux humains plutôt que sur un chef nommé.

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DUME

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Demon

☥ SpiritMali →Mali — MaliElder

Gender: MasculineSign: bush

Dume is an entity little attested in the available sources. The name is presented as that of the chief of the Wokulo, bush spirits of the Mande and Bambara folklore of Mali. The Wokulo, also spelled Wokulos, are described as small, hairy creatures, often invisible, prankish and astonishingly strong, able to steal food and to defeat the mightiest wrestlers. A leader precisely named Dume, on the other hand, could not be confirmed in the references consulted. This figure therefore remains uncertain.

Powers & Attributes

bush

Role in the ROHO universe

Antagonist of the threshold. DUME marks the borders of what the Mabioni must contain. Bound to the Mali pantheon. Its alignment depends on the invoker's protocol.

Sacred Mask

An ancient ritual mask of sacred wood, old metal and black stone, engraved with symbols of bush, embodiment of the power of Dume

Era

Ancient cycle

Frequently asked questions

Who are the Wokulo?

They are bush spirits of the Mande and Bambara folklore of Mali, described as small, hairy creatures, most often invisible, prankish and endowed with surprising strength.

Is Dume well documented?

No. While the Wokulo are attested, a chief precisely named Dume does not clearly appear in the accessible sources. This identification calls for caution.

What is known of his role?

He is credited with command of the Wokulo, but the details are lacking. The narratives about the Wokulo dwell above all on their tricks played on humans rather than on a named chief.