Adro

nature_spirit earth Lugbara single tradition · 2

Adro is the bad aspect of Adroa, described as tall, white and only having half a body, and he travels by jumping around on one leg. He dwells on the earth along with mankind, especially in rivers. Adro is usually invisible, but will appear to those who are close to death, and is thus also associated with death.

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Relationships

co occurs with
Tali, Gborogboro, Meme
parent of
Adroanzi
aspect of
Adroa
manifested by
Adroa

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Sources

wikipedia (2)

Source passages

“Adroa has two main aspects, Adroa the good (Lugbara: onyiru), and Adro the bad (Lugbara: onzi). These two dual aspects can be further broken down into different smaller aspects. Adro, the bad aspect, was described as tall, white and only having half a body, and he travels by jumping around on one leg.”

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“some versions of the myths describe them as the children of Adro, the dark and earthly aspect of Adroa”

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