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Wiil Waal

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Wiil Waal was a Somali ruler and folk hero. He is sometimes identified as a possibly-mythical 16th century sultan but further research linked his story to Farah Garad Hirsi, a historical 19th century chieftain. The nickname Wiil Waal literally translates to "crazy boy" from Somali. British explorer Richard Francis Burton noted many reports of Hirsi: "some described him as cruel, violent, and avaricious; others spoke of him as a godly and a prayerful person."