Posts about African folklore written by abookofcreatures
Emily Purdy
African creatures
Explore the incredible wildlife of Africa and learn about the fascinating creatures that call this continent home. From majestic lions to graceful giraffes, embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of the African wilderness.
Yumboes, The Fairies ©Ken Wilson-Max 2013
Soha Mohammed
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Gabriela Fleury
Asasabonsam- Ghana, western Africa myth: an arboreal vampire that had extremely long limbs with hooked toe claws because it hung upside down from branches to snatch up people passing by. It would suck the blood out of their thumbs.
Donovan Servin
Ninki Nanka ©Ken Wilson-Max 2013
Krystina Fisher-Brown
Chance Tinsley
The tokoloshe is a creature that most of us have at least heard of. The short hairy creature comes for you in the night, looking to cause trouble. But what should you do if the tokoloshe came after you? Phumlani S Langa asks a sangoma for advice.
Em Clarke
[Winner of the month] A concept for #CDC -African tribe Lots of fun! wish you like it :)
Merpy Doe
Sakarabru is a two-sided personality. In some moods he prowls through the village and snaps up any person foolish enough to leave his hut after dark, and crunches him up with its terrible teeth. But he also guards the village against night attack by wandering demons, and when he recieves the proper offerings he will heal the sick and fight off disease spirits.
Patricia Robb
The Jengu, from Cameroon, differs in appearance from person to person, but it is said to be a beautiful, mermaid-like figures with long, hair and gap-toothed smiles. A Jengu (plural Miengu) is a wa…
Jan Thorpe