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tubondo (noun)

In the Mwindo epic of the Nyanga people (DR Congo), Tubondo is the village ruled by Chief Shemwindo and the birthplace of the hero Mwindo.

💬 Example

"The elders of Tubondo gathered to discuss the prophecy about the unborn child."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'Two Bonds' (Tu-Bondo). The village is the bond between the hero Mwindo and his father Shemwindo, and the bond...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'tubondo' as a common noun for any village. → Using 'Tubondo' only for the specific village in the Mwindo Epic.

Confusing Tubondo with the hero Mwindo. → Mwindo is the hero; Tubondo is the place.

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