Where Nyipir/Gipir’s Pregnant Wife Gave Birth
From Got Wan Aryo, Nyipir/Gipir proceeded to Ayangua river in Locjudongo village, Padwot sub- county, Nebbi district (in Padwot chiefdom, Alur kingdom). He temporarily settled here before establishing a base at his main Locjudongo site. Nyipir/Gipir built a home near Ayangua river at a place called Kau Kau, next to Got Uru where people testify of miracles happening, until now. It is the site where elders like Mitu, Ulei, and others were buried.
Before relocating to the main Locjudongo site, Nyipir/Gipir performed a ritual at Ayangua. As this happened, legend has it that one of Nyipir/Gipir’s wives started having labor pains. Since Nyipir/Gipir was focused on relocating, he left her at Ayangua with three elders to assist and protect her. Another legend talks of Nyipir/Gipir’s wife who gave birth to a baby boy called Opio. She had insufficient breast milk, leaving the baby to be fed on cow milk. Three elders were named to milk the cow: the first man fastened the hind legs of the cow and it became rude to him [“edwodo dhyang”]. The man was nicknamed “Padwot”. The second man was amazed by the size and ‘stubbornness’ of the cow, he whistled at her [“elwiyo dhang”] and he was named “Alwi.” The third man milked the cow [“engiedho dhyang”] and he was named “Pangieth.”
The above narration seems to agree with what Fr. Crazzolara points out in his book, “The Lwoo part II, 1951” on pages 183-4. The book reads in part: “It was reported that while on his way, one of Nyipir/Gipir’s wives commenced her labour pains, and he had to leave her behind. For her assistance and protection, he left behind three elders and their families. These were “Japadwot” [i.e, “dhano mudwodo dhyang adwoda” meaning “men who fasten the hind legs of a cow for milking her”], “Japokwac” [i.e, “Ngat mukwayo dhyang”, “One who tends cows”] and “Jalwi” [i.e, “Ngat malwio dhyang”, meaning “One whistles to keep a cow quiet for milking”].
Ayangua is regarded as a cultural site managed by the high priest whose position is hereditary and is in the lineage of Magalo – Wakunga – Zakaria Thure.