Wambesi
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| First appearance: | "The Phantom's Treasure" |
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| Created by: | Lee Falk & Ray Moore |
The Wambesi is the greatest tribe in the Bangalla jungle.
According to the newspaper strip
According to legend, Wambesi was founded by a son of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. He had a gold necklace that was originally given from his father to his mother. The tribe believes that the necklace gives them wealth and makes them the richest tribe in the jungle. When the crown prince turns 21, the tribe celebrates Necklace Day, and becomes guardian of the necklace. Luck and Wealth
A well known member of the tribe is Lothar, friend of Mandrake the Magician and prince of the seven nations. The Wedding of the Phantom
The Wambesi people are farmers and keep cattle, but loathe goats. Conversely, their biggest rivals, the Llongo keep goats, as eating cattle makes them ill. The Snake Goddess
Chiefs
According to Team Fantomen
The Wambesi village lies near Phantom Head Peak. Death in the Sky