Caribbean Folklore Characters

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The Sisimito is a tall and hairy male monster that can tear a human body apart with a simple snap of its hands.

Oct 16, 20201 min read

La Diablesse, or the Devil Woman, travels at nights on dark, lonely roads in search of her victims - who are usually men.

Oct 15, 20201 min read

Meet Papa Bois! This short, muscular old man with small horns sticking out of his head and a beard made of leaves is the Father of the Woods

Oct 15, 20201 min read

The Ole Higue is a lonely, old woman who, at night, transforms into a ball of fire to search for her next victims.

Oct 15, 20201 min read

The Blackheart Man is a cruel man who travels along lonely country roads in Caribbean countries in search of hearts to eat.

Sep 20, 20201 min read

Casually referred to as 'spiderman' throughout the Caribbean, Anansi is known for being extremely crafty by deceitfully crafting ingenious,

Sep 20, 20201 min read

Renowned for its frightening growl and rattling chains, the Rolling Calf is said to roll around at nights dragging a large chain behind him.

Jul 30, 20201 min read