The Caribbean Dictionary

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...
person, folklore
9
Folk tale with the trickster Ananci as the lead character.
folklore
4
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...
folklore
0
ba bwa
Stilt dancers in an African tradition carried over into carnival. Their costumes represent beings from the realm of the dead
folklore
0
Ghost or spirit of a dead person or animal
mythology, folklore
5
Ghost or spirit of a dead person or animal
mythology, folklore
0
To provide spiritual or physical healing in an obeah ritual.
folklore
0
Any of several oils used for physical healing, spiritual healing, or other purposes as part of an obeah ritual.
folklore
1
The tree under which one's umbilical cord is buried at birth
folklore
0
A miniature man, roughly 2 feet tall, brought into being on Good Friday to do the evil bidding of his summoner. According to legend,...
folklore, mythology
4
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...
folklore
0
A variant of jonkunnu
folklore
0
A ritual bath of herbs prescribed or administered by a obeah practicioner. It is usually intended to ward off illness or bad luck
folklore
2
The evil spirit of a woman who died during childbirth
folklore
1
One who is possessed by a loa (spirit) during a Vodou ritual.
folklore, mythology
0
A mythical half woman, half cow being used to scare children into behaving themselves
folklore, mythology
0
A ritual ceremony involving dance and drumming to summon spirits which then possess the participants.
folklore, religion
2
An indigenous Jamaican cultural form comprising religion, dance, and music based on African traditions. It is known for lively...
folklore, religion
0
A short, squat forest spirit that protects treasures of gold.
folklore
3
A day walking duppy or spirit
folklore, mythology
2
An occult practice in which participants make deals with evil supernatural entities in order to achieve financial or other forms of...
mythology, folklore
5
A folk song and dance ritual of African origins. The ritual is traditionally performed for the families of a recently deceased person.
folklore
3
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...
folklore
0
The Vodun Festival of the Dead, marked on November 2nd anually.
folklore, mythology
0
gombey
A street parade of African Origin that links music, dance, symbols and mime-style plays.
folklore
1
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...
folklore
0
john canoe
A street parade of African Origin that links music, dance, symbols and mime-style plays.
folklore
1
johnkankus
A street parade of African Origin that links music, dance, symbols and mime-style plays.
folklore
1
johnkunnu
A street parade of African Origin that links music, dance, symbols and mime-style plays.
folklore
1
jonkanoo
A street parade of African Origin that links music, dance, symbols and mime-style plays.
folklore
0