A lead character in folk tales. He is depicted as a trickster and cultural hero. He is based largely on the spider gods of African lore, particularly that of the Ashanti tribe.

Folk tale with the trickster Ananci as the lead character.

To provide spiritual or physical healing in an obeah ritual.

Any of several oils used for physical healing, spiritual healing, or other purposes as part of an obeah ritual.

The tree under which one's umbilical cord is buried at birth

A lead character in folk tales. He is depicted as a trickster and cultural hero. He is based largely on the spider gods of African lore, particularly that of the Ashanti tribe.

A variant of jonkunnu

An indigenous Jamaican cultural form comprising religion, dance, and music based on African traditions. It is known for lively worship, spirit possession, healing rituals, and drum based music.

A day walking duppy or spirit

An occult practice in which participants make deals with evil supernatural entities in order to achieve financial or other forms of life successes.

A folk song and dance ritual of African origins. The ritual is traditionally performed for the families of a recently deceased person.

A street parade of African Origin that links music, dance, symbols and mime-style plays.

A street parade of African Origin that links music, dance, symbols and mime-style plays.

A street parade of African Origin that links music, dance, symbols and mime-style plays.

A street parade of African Origin that links music, dance, symbols and mime-style plays.

A street parade of African Origin that links music, dance, symbols and mime-style plays.

A street parade of African Origin that links music, dance, symbols and mime-style plays.

A variant of obeah that include the practices of herbal healing, spiritual possession, spirit summoning, and protection casting. It has a complex set of rituals involving singing, drumming and spirit communications.

A ghost or spirit that lives as an old woman by day, but turns into a blood sucking monster by night. According to some legends, she is able to to take off her skin and put it back on.

A small bird-based character in Ananci Stories

A water nymph or mermaid. Found in near the heads of rivers.

A ghost, often considered to be a dead butcher, that manifests itself as a red eyed bull that drags heavy, clanking chains behind it as it haunts the night

Folk magic, sorcery, and religious practices derived from Central African and West African origins. The practice is often associated with evil or black magic, but also used for luck, healing and love.

A common character in Ananci stories