Table 5 Organs of different vulture species used for mystical practises
Species | Organ | CF | FL | Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hooded Vulture | Feather | 3.8 | 2.3 | Used to cast bad spells, makes a business grow, used by poachers to lure animals to water, used to gain supernatural strength |
Heart | 3.8 | 2.3 | Used by poachers to disappear in a dangerous situation | |
Entire bird | 11.5 | 6.8 | Protection against evil spells, attracting customers to a business | |
White-headed Vulture | Head | 27.3 | 8.2 | Protection against bad spells, makes rain come |
Foot/leg | 6.1 | 1.8 | Protection against bad spells | |
Feather | 36.4 | 10.9 | Used by hunters to fly away | |
Stomach | 6.1 | 1.8 | Used to make poison | |
Brain | 3.0 | 0.9 | Protection against bad spells | |
Bone | 6.1 | 1.8 | Used to have a long life | |
Entire bird | 18.2 | 5.5 | Attracting customers to a business, protection against bad spells | |
White-backed Vulture | Foot/leg | 6.1 | 1.8 | Protection against bad spells |
Feather | 44.4 | 26.7 | Settling disputes in one’s favour | |
Bone | 22.2 | 13.3 | Attracting luck to oneself | |
Eye | 11.1 | 6.7 | Used by hunters to locate animals | |
Blood | 11.1 | 6.7 | Dedicating the clothing of traditional hunters | |
Lappet-faced Vulture | Head | 8.3 | 4.4 | Increases the number of guests in hotels and bars |
Foot/leg | 8.3 | 4.4 | Allows hunters to avoid missing their targets | |
Feather | 16.7 | 8.7 | Makes a business grow | |
Entire bird | 14.3 | 1.8 | Protection against bad spells | |
Palm-nut Vulture | Foot/leg | 14.3 | 1.8 | Promotes wish fulfilment |
Feather | 28.6 | 3.6 | Banishes evil spirits, protection against mystical attacks |