The Hira is a legendary monster from Songhai and Bozo folklore, depicted as a formidable buffalo possessing incredible physical strength and brutality. It terrorizes the countryside along the Niger River. This beast is ultimately overcome through a unique magical vulnerability involving its own tail hairs.

Hira (mythical monster)

Nommo are primordial ancestral spirits in Dogon mythology, revered as demi-deities by the Dogon people of Mali. They are depicted as amphibious beings with a unique hybrid form combining humanoid and fish-like features. Known as 'Masters of the Water' and 'Teachers', they play a central role in Dogon cosmogony and religious practices.

Nommo

Yumboes are benevolent supernatural beings from the Wolof mythology of Senegal. Also known as Bakhna Rakhna, meaning 'good people', they embody a nurturing and protective presence. Their ethereal nature and inherent immortality mark them as revered guardian spirits among the Wolof people.

Sahelian Creatures