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ananci

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

ananci story

Folk tale with the trickster Ananci as the lead character.

ba bwa

Stilt dancers in an African tradition carried over into carnival. Their costumes represent beings from the realm of the dead

moko jumbee

Stilt dancers in an African tradition carried over into carnival. Their costumes represent beings from the realm of the dead

succouyant

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 tak

voodoo

Folk magic, sorcery, and religious practices derived from Central and West African origins. The practice is often associated with evil or black magic,