Hogon

Hogon live alone and should be celibate, but a village girl may act as a maid.

[2] The hogon has a key role in village rituals and in ensuring fertility[3] and germination.

[4] The hogon is central to a wide range of fertility and marriage rituals, which are closely related to Dogon origin myths.

[5] The hogon may conduct rituals in the Sanctuaire de Binou, a special building the door of which is blocked with rocks.

He was eaten by another nommo, and their spirits merged; the nommo vomited out a new Lebe (part human and part spiritual), plus copious liquid which shaped the landscape.